Colombia
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Colombia
All expressions
A person who shares your exact same name. Finding your tocayo is always a fun coincidence that instantly creates a topic of conversation — the shared name makes strangers feel oddly connected.
To hang out with friends without any specific plans, just enjoying each other's company. In Colombia, the parche is the core social unit — the group you chill with, and parchar is the act of being together.
A person of bad intentions who acts disloyally or without scruples. In Colombia, 'mala nota' describes someone who makes you look bad or betrays you right when you least expect it.
To sabotage someone's position or reputation in the workplace or a group, often by taking their place or undermining their credibility. This is a form of workplace sabotage.
To snitch on someone — giving information about their activities to someone who shouldn't know. In Colombia, 'chiviar' is the most basic betrayal: telling the teacher, the boss, or whoever it shouldn't reach.