Colombian Paisa Slang

Question 1

Amarrado

Answer 1

Someone who is stingy

Question 2

Botado

Answer 2

easy, or very cheap

Question 3

Boleo

Answer 3

Slang for rush hour.

Question 4

Cascar

Answer 4

To hit somebody

Question 5

Chanda

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Chambón

Answer 6

a poor manner, or leave work unfinished.

Question 7

Chichigua

Answer 7

Something that is worthless, or insignificant.

Question 8

Chiviado

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Cuca

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Cucha – Cucho

Answer 10

Medellin Spanish slang for your mom or dad.

Question 11

Culebra

Answer 11

Pending debt.

Question 12

Cuchibarbi

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Cutupeto

Answer 13

Afraid

Question 14

Parche

Answer 14

A plan to party

Question 15

Desparche

Answer 15

Having no plans, no party

Question 16

Grilla

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Epa!

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Maluco

Answer 18

Something that is bad

Question 19

Mamera

Answer 19

Someone who is annoying

Question 20

Me regalas

Answer 20

Can you gift me

Question 21

Pichurria

Answer 21

Gross

Question 22

Traga

Answer 22

Slang for a having a crush on someone.

Question 23

Tetiado

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Vieja

Answer 24

A lady

Question 25

Visaje

Answer 25

Used to say that someone is being the center of attention. Qué visaje! – Look at that guy showing off.

Question 26

Zunga

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Amañarse

Answer 27

To be comfortable in a place. Estoy muy amañado en Medellín – I am now getting very comfy in Medellin.

Question 28

Avión

Answer 28

Someone who is a sharp or clever person.

Question 29

Bagre

Answer 29

An ugly or unattractive woman.

Question 30

Barajarla más despacio

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Biyuyo

Answer 31

Slang for cash.

Question 32

Bizcocho

Answer 32

A pretty woman or a handsome man. Hey, mira ese bizcochito de mujer – Check out that girl, she’s a hottie.

Question 33

Cantaleta

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Cansón

Answer 34

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!

Question 35

Comerse el cuento

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

Cháchara

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Chanchullo

Answer 37

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.

Question 38

Chécheres

Answer 38

Junk

Question 39

Culicagao

Answer 39

Referring to a kid or immature person. Ese culicagao no hizo la tarea – that little Brat didn’t finish homework.

Question 40

Despelote

Answer 40

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.

Question 41

Finde

Answer 41

Short for “fin de semana” (weekend). ¿Qué vas a hacer el finde? – What are you going to do on the weekend?

Question 42

Lenteja

Answer 42

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.

Question 43

Pillo

Answer 43

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.

Question 44

Trabado

Answer 44

High

Question 45

Polas

Answer 45

Beers

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Prendida

Answer 46

Buzzed

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Una Chuspa

Answer 47

A plastic bag

Question 48

Abrase

Answer 48

To leave, scatter, get out

Question 49

Sapo

Answer 49

A snitch, a rat

Question 50

Entucar

Answer 50

To kiss

Question 51

Caer

Answer 51

To flirt Caigale a esa chica

Question 52

Que chimba

Answer 52

That’s cool or awesome

Question 53

Que gonnorrea

Answer 53

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

Question 54

Mira a este gonorrea

Answer 54

Look at this dude

Question 55

Es una nota

Answer 55

It’s awesome, real good

Question 56

Paila!

Answer 56

Too bad

Question 57

Estar moscas

Answer 57

To be on point

Question 58

Pilas!

Answer 58

Keep your eyes peeled

Question 59

Berraquisimo

Answer 59

Off the heezy! Cool !

Question 60

Un catorce

Answer 60

A favor

Question 61

Mamar gallo

Answer 61

Loligagging, procrastinating

Question 62

Chucha

Answer 62

Bad odor

Question 63

Fuchile

Answer 63

Only used for bad smells

Question 64

Chichi

Answer 64

To urinate

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Rancho

Answer 65

A house

Question 66

Chino

Answer 66

Child or children

Question 67

Embarrar

Answer 67

To mess up, ruin

Question 68

Cansó cansina

Answer 68

Annoying, pain in the butt

Question 69

Mamado/ mamada

Answer 69

Tired, exhausted, fed up

Question 70

Tener buena pinta

Answer 70

To be good looking

Question 71

Me vale hueva

Answer 71

I could care less

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Que huevada

Answer 72

Darn !

Question 73

La cague

Answer 73

I screwed up

Question 74

Emberracar

Answer 74

To depict angry people