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/Sounds like "KOH" (as in "coat") + "yah" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

A person from western Bolivia, La Paz, Oruro, or Potosí. It's the counterpart to camba and reflects Bolivia's rich cultural diversity, where the highlands and lowlands have very distinct identities.

Examples

My family is colla, we're from La Paz.

The rivalry between cambas and collas is part of Bolivian culture.

Regional synonyms

Someone who's a total legend, a genius, or did something incredibly impressive in Argentina and Uruguay. It's a strong, genuine compliment given when someone leaves you in awe of their skills.