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Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Ecuador
Bandera de Perú
Bandera de Venezuela

/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept" without "pt") + "PEH" (as in "pet" without "t") + "nah" (as in "nah")/

An expression meaning embarrassment, apology, or discomfort in Colombia and other countries. Careful: it doesn't mean sadness but rather 'sorry' or 'how embarrassing' — a false friend that confuses many foreigners.

Example

"Sorry to bother you, can you help me?"

"My bad, I totally forgot."

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Agua de jamaica

Bandera de México

Bebida refrescante mexicana de color rojo intenso hecha con flores de jamaica hervidas con azúcar. Es perfecta para combatir el calor y acompañar cualquier comida mexicana con su sabor ácido y dulce.