/Sounds like "CHOHM-boh"/
A Panamanian term for a person of African descent, especially descendants of the West Indian workers who came to build the Panama Canal in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The word carries complex historical weight: some use it with cultural pride, others as an insult. In Panama, context and tone determine everything. "Being chombo" in some circles is a source of cultural pride, in others it remains derogatory.
"Los chombos de Colón mantienen vivas las tradiciones. → The chombos of Colón keep their ancestors' traditions alive."
"Depende de a quién se la digas. → It depends on who you say it to."
/Sounds like "CHOHM-boh"/
A Panamanian term for a person of African descent, especially descendants of the West Indian workers who came to build the Panama Canal in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The word carries complex historical weight: some use it with cultural pride, others as an insult. In Panama, context and tone determine everything. "Being chombo" in some circles is a source of cultural pride, in others it remains derogatory.
"Los chombos de Colón mantienen vivas las tradiciones. → The chombos of Colón keep their ancestors' traditions alive."
"Depende de a quién se la digas. → It depends on who you say it to."
Mimoso
An affectionate, cuddly person who loves physical closeness, hugs, cuddles, head pats, all of it. The mimoso wants to be physically close and isn't shy about it.