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Colombian Paisa Slang Flashcards

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1
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Amarrado

A

Someone who is stingy

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Botado

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easy, or very cheap

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Boleo

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Slang for rush hour.

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Cascar

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To hit somebody

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Chanda

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a) being too selfish or b) something being made of poor quality.

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Chambón

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a poor manner, or leave work unfinished.

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Chichigua

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Something that is worthless, or insignificant.

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Chiviado

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fake, non-original, or for products, pirated.

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Cuca

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bacano, this word is used when something is really good.

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Cucha – Cucho

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Medellin Spanish slang for your mom or dad.

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Culebra

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Pending debt.

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Cuchibarbi

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Similar to how cougar is used in English, this slang is used to refer to an older woman who doesn’t accept growing old, and resorts to plastic surgery in order to preserve her looks.

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Cutupeto

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Afraid

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Parche

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A plan to party

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Desparche

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Having no plans, no party

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Grilla

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This slang term can refer to women who are gold diggers, easy or even prostitutes.

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Epa!

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When you’re agree with something. (Yeahh!!)

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Maluco

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Something that is bad

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Mamera

A

Someone who is annoying

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Me regalas

A

Can you gift me

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Pichurria

A

Gross

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Traga

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Slang for a having a crush on someone.

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Tetiado

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When something in crowded or full, be it places or transportation.

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Vieja

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A lady

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Visaje

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Used to say that someone is being the center of attention.

Qué visaje! – Look at that guy showing off.

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Zunga

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The word zunga is used in a derogatory way to refer to a liberal woman.

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Amañarse

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To be comfortable in a place.

Estoy muy amañado en Medellín – I am now getting very comfy in Medellin.

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Avión

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Someone who is a sharp or clever person.

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Bagre

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An ugly or unattractive woman.

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Barajarla más despacio

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When you need someone to explain something slowly, and more detailed.

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Biyuyo

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Slang for cash.

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Bizcocho

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A pretty woman or a handsome man.

Hey, mira ese bizcochito de mujer – Check out that girl, she’s a hottie.

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Cantaleta

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Nobody likes to be preached to, and this is slang for that act.

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Cansón

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Used to describe a thing, animal or person that is bothering you.

¡No seas cansón! Déjeme en paz- Quit being so annoying, leave me alone!

35
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Comerse el cuento

A

To believe something (that is probably a lie).

Le dije a esa pelada que yo no tengo novia y se comió el cuento.- I told that girl I ́m single and she bought it. So silly.

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Cháchara

A

Talking nonsense.

Ese tipo si habla cháchara.- That guy is always talking the talk.

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Chanchullo

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This can mean cheating, or doing something that is not correct or legal.

Para poder ganar la carrera, ella hizo chanchullo.- To win the race she cheated all the way.

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Chécheres

A

Junk

39
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Culicagao

A

Referring to a kid or immature person.

Ese culicagao no hizo la tarea – that little Brat didn’t finish homework.

40
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Despelote

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When a situation descends into chaos and disorder.

Todos querían hablar en la clase y se formó un despelote.- Everyone was talking at once during class and it was a hot mess.

41
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Finde

A

Short for “fin de semana” (weekend).

¿Qué vas a hacer el finde? – What are you going to do on the weekend?

42
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Lenteja

A

This means lentil, but because of the similar sound for “lento” (slow), it’s a slang term for a slow person.

No sea lenteja, camine más rápido.- Don’t be so slow, walk faster.

43
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Pillo

A

A person who does not have good intentions, and is always up to no good.

No quiero que te vean con ese hombre porque es un pillo – I don’t want you to be seen with that man because he’s a rascal.

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Trabado

A

High

45
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Polas

A

Beers

46
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Prendida

A

Buzzed

47
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Una Chuspa

A

A plastic bag

48
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Abrase

A

To leave, scatter, get out

49
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Sapo

A

A snitch, a rat

50
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Entucar

A

To kiss

51
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Caer

A

To flirt

Caigale a esa chica

52
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Que chimba

A

That’s cool or awesome

53
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Que gonnorrea

A

When something is not on your side, when a friend is acting silly or stupid
Call them una gonnorrea

54
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Mira a este gonorrea

A

Look at this dude

55
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Es una nota

A

It’s awesome, real good

56
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Paila!

A

Too bad

57
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Estar moscas

A

To be on point

58
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Pilas!

A

Keep your eyes peeled

59
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Berraquisimo

A

Off the heezy! Cool !

60
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Un catorce

A

A favor

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Mamar gallo

A

Loligagging, procrastinating

62
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Chucha

A

Bad odor

63
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Fuchile

A

Only used for bad smells

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Chichi

A

To urinate

65
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Rancho

A

A house

66
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Chino

A

Child or children

67
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Embarrar

A

To mess up, ruin

68
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Cansó cansina

A

Annoying, pain in the butt

69
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Mamado/ mamada

A

Tired, exhausted, fed up

70
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Tener buena pinta

A

To be good looking

71
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Me vale hueva

A

I could care less

72
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Que huevada

A

Darn !

73
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La cague

A

I screwed up

74
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Emberracar

A

To depict angry people

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