Colombia
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Colombia
All expressions
Flat broke, completely tapped out, without a single peso in your pocket. In Colombia and Ecuador, it's the most direct way to say you're at financial zero.
A hidden stash spot for something valuable or secret. In Chile it also means 'a lot' — so 'caleta de plata' could be hidden money or tons of money, depending on the country.
A Colombian Caribbean music genre featuring accordion, caja drum, and guacharaca that makes you cry and dance at the same time. It's the soul of Colombia's coast and a UNESCO heritage.
To drive someone crazy with worry or stress through your behavior, especially your parents. It's when a kid causes so much grief it supposedly gives you gray hairs.
Gossip or personal info about others shared behind their backs. Chisme is the social fuel of offices, neighborhoods, and WhatsApp group chats everywhere.