Colombia
Most popular words
All expressions
Colombia
All expressions
To be stood up — left waiting for someone who never shows without any warning. In Venezuela, being 'planchado' is one of the worst experiences: you're there, waiting, and the other person just never appears.
A group attack where several people gang up on one person at the same time, with no sense of fair play. In Peru and Colombia, it's the coward's tactic — they never go alone, they always need backup.
In Colombia, 'tiro' is a neutral term used to refer to a man, a person, or an individual without specifying their identity, with a positive or negative connotation depending on the context. It is often used informally to address someone without mentioning their name.
A term used to describe an attractive woman, girlfriend, or girl, often used in a casual manner and not necessarily implying a romantic relationship. In some Latin American countries, it's a colloquialism that can be used to refer to a woman who is considered beautiful or charming, without necessarily implying a romantic connection.
In Colombia, to refuse to be deceived — not buying into stories or excuses without solid proof. The person who no come cuento has been fooled before and won't let it happen again.