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Colombian Party Slang: Your Guide to a Night Out in Bogotá
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Add a word/Sounds like "prehn" (as in "press") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
Slightly tipsy, in that early stage where the alcohol has kicked in but you still have full control. A prendido is happy, talkative, and ready to party.
Examples
“He is already pretty buzzed after three beers and it is barely nine o'clock.”
“Two drinks in and he is already tipsy. He has a very low tolerance.”
Word family
/Sounds like "prehn" (as in "press") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
Lively, pumped up, and full of energy. Someone who is prendido at a party or event is in full celebration mode without needing anything to get them there.
Examples
“He showed up to karaoke totally fired up and sang all night without getting tired.”
“The team was buzzing before the game, you could feel the energy.”
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/Sounds like "prehn" (as in "press") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
Slightly tipsy, in that early stage where the alcohol has kicked in but you still have full control. A prendido is happy, talkative, and ready to party.
Examples
“He is already pretty buzzed after three beers and it is barely nine o'clock.”
“Two drinks in and he is already tipsy. He has a very low tolerance.”
Word family
/Sounds like "prehn" (as in "press") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
Lively, pumped up, and full of energy. Someone who is prendido at a party or event is in full celebration mode without needing anything to get them there.
Examples
“He showed up to karaoke totally fired up and sang all night without getting tired.”
“The team was buzzing before the game, you could feel the energy.”
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