Colombia
Most popular words
All expressions
Colombia
All expressions
An intense chill, shiver, or cold sensation that runs through the body. In Colombia, having a chucho means you're genuinely freezing — not just a little cool, but shaking from the cold.
A person from the United States or any English-speaking Western country. In some Latin American countries, it's also applied to any fair-skinned or blonde foreigner, regardless of nationality.
In Spanish, to lose your mind from pressure or frustration — or alternatively, to get wildly excited and enthusiastic about something. The same phrase covers both madness and passionate joy.
Emotional or behavioral boundaries that one establishes to protect their well-being. The key word in all modern therapy.
An expression of confirmation or agreement, equivalent to 'OK,' 'got it,' or 'sounds good.' Extremely common in Colombia, it's the most versatile way to close any simple agreement in casual conversation.