Colombia
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Colombia
All expressions
To describe a situation in a clear and detailed manner, painting a vivid picture with words, so the listener can understand exactly what happened. It's about telling a story, providing context, and conveying the essence of an experience or event.
A red flag — a warning sign in a person or relationship that signals something is seriously wrong. The term crossed from English into Spanish social media vocabulary completely intact, and now no conversation about dating is complete without spotting or dismissing red flags.
Flat broke, completely without money, not even enough for a bus fare. In Chile tieso is the harsh economic reality — pockets empty, cards declined.
A toxic person — someone who drains your energy, manipulates you, and damages you emotionally in a relationship. The term exploded across Spanish-speaking social media in the 2020s as relationship psychology vocabulary entered everyday conversation. Labeling someone tóxico ended many situationships.
A drug trafficker, someone involved in the narco underworld. In Mexico and Latin America narco is used matter-of-factly — it's a fixture of the cultural vocabulary, from news to music to slang.