Colombia
All expressions
Colombia
All expressions
To manipulate someone into doubting their own reality, memory, or perception. A psychology anglicism that went mainstream on social media.
Very angry, furious, about to explode with rage. In Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, being arrecho means you're absolutely livid and everyone should stay out of your way.
Someone who oozes confidence with a slightly cocky edge, or a person who dances with incredible flavor and rhythm. It can be a compliment about someone's swagger or a dig at someone acting full of themselves.
Flat broke, without a single cent — not even enough for bus fare. Used in Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico to describe being completely tapped out until the next paycheck.
A clean-cut, straight-edge person who doesn't drink, doesn't stay out late, and doesn't get into trouble. In Colombia and Peru, being 'zanahoria' makes you the boring one of the group according to party people.