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/Sounds like "BYEHN" + "PWEH" + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.

Examples

Please, come in and sit wherever you like.

Can I have a glass of water? Of course, go right ahead.

Regional synonyms

'You get it?', 'you follow?', 'you know what I mean?', a Chilean filler tacked onto the end of every sentence to check if the other person is following the conversation.