Colombia
All expressions
Colombia
All expressions
A brainy person obsessed with technology, video games, or intense studying. The Spanglish version of 'nerd' that's been fully adopted into Latin American slang with the same geeky connotation.
To stand someone up, to not show up for a date or commitment and leave the other person waiting alone. The worst way to disrespect someone who made time to see you.
To want two people to be together romantically, whether they're real people or fictional characters. The favorite hobby of fans who imagine couples and defend them with their lives on social media.
Dough stuffed with meat, chicken, cheese, or whatever you can think of, fried or baked to perfection. Every country has their own version and everyone swears theirs are the best.
An informal hustle or creative strategy to make a living when there's no formal employment available. It's the Latin American art of surviving through side gigs, street vending, or whatever pays the bills.