Colombia
Most popular words
All expressions
Colombia
All expressions
To read a message and intentionally not reply, to leave someone on read on purpose and calculated. It's the modern form of ghosting that causes more anger than a direct response.
To wait in a line of people to be served — the most hated yet completely unavoidable activity of life in society. Standing in line at a bank or supermarket can test a saint's patience.
A powerful, independent, boss woman who runs the show. Originally from Puerto Rican slang where "bicho" referred to a crime boss, but Karol G transformed it into a female empowerment anthem. Now it's used across Latin America to describe any woman who's killing it in life and doesn't need anyone's approval.
An affectionate contraction of "mi hijo" (my son) used by moms, grandmas, and even complete strangers to address someone warmly. You don't need to be anyone's actual child to be called mijo. The taco lady, the bus driver, your neighbor, they'll all call you mijo and it'll feel like a warm hug.
A Latin music genre born in Puerto Rico that conquered the entire planet and changed the music industry forever. Perreo, dembow beats, and lyrics your mom doesn't approve of but everybody dances to.