Colombia
All expressions
Colombia
All expressions
Something boring, tedious, or that you really can't be bothered to do or listen to. Also a latoso person who's annoying, insistent, and won't stop bugging you or talking when nobody asked.
An exam that covers only a portion of the course material in Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico. Parcials break the semester into manageable chunks — fail enough of them and you're in trouble.
A person who tries way too hard to get the approval of someone who clearly does not reciprocate, acting desperate and submissive. Comes from English internet slang and is widely used on Spanish-speaking social media to call out people who donate money to streamers or bend over backwards for someone who barely acknowledges their existence.
A purification ritual using herbs, eggs, incense, or candles to remove negative energy, bad luck, or spiritual illness. Limpias are deeply rooted in Latin American indigenous traditions and folk medicine.
To psychologically manipulate someone into doubting their own perception, memory, and sanity systematically. It's emotional abuse disguised as concern — 'you're overreacting' is the gaslighter's favorite phrase.