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Add a word/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "LEH" (as in "let") + "gah" (as in "garden")/
Meaning
A friend, coworker, or someone you get along with and see every day in Spain. Colega is universal, it works for friends, acquaintances, work buddies, and even strangers you want to be cool with.
Examples
“I'm going out with my colegas from work.”
“He's been my colega since college, we've known each other for years.”
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Meaning
A friend, coworker, or someone you get along with and see every day in Spain. Colega is universal, it works for friends, acquaintances, work buddies, and even strangers you want to be cool with.
Examples
“I'm going out with my colegas from work.”
“He's been my colega since college, we've known each other for years.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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Bien pueda
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.