Colombian Slang

Question 1

¿Qué más, parcero? Vamos a tomar algo esta noche.

Answer 1

What’s up, buddy? Let’s grab a drink tonight.

Question 2

Esa película estuvo muy chévere, la recomiendo.

Answer 2

That movie was really cool, I recommend it.

Question 3

Ese reloj me costó cincuenta lucas.

Answer 3

That watch cost me fifty thousand pesos.

Question 4

Vamos a rumbear el viernes en Medellín.

Answer 4

Let’s go party on Friday in Medellín.

Question 5

Este camello está difícil, pero lo voy a terminar.

Answer 5

This job is tough, but I’ll finish it.

Question 6

Qué jartera tener que trabajar un domingo.

Answer 6

What a drag having to work on a Sunday.

Question 7

Tengo un guayabo horrible después de la fiesta.

Answer 7

I have a terrible hangover after the party.

Question 8

Olvidé mi billetera en casa, paila.

Answer 8

I forgot my wallet at home, I’m screwed.

Question 9

Esa vaina no funciona, hay que arreglarla.

Answer 9

That thing doesn’t work, we need to fix it.

Question 10

Tu actitud es una berraquera, nunca te rindes.

Answer 10

Your attitude is amazing, you never give up.

Question 11

Deja de mamar gallo y ponte a trabajar.

Answer 11

Stop messing around and get to work.

Question 12

Juan es muy teso para las matemáticas.

Answer 12

Juan is really skilled at math.

Question 13

Nos vamos a parchar en el parque esta tarde.

Answer 13

We’re going to chill in the park this afternoon.

Question 14

Ese celular es chimbo, se daña rápido.

Answer 14

That phone is low quality, it breaks easily.

Question 15

Anoche estuvimos tirando caja con los amigos.

Answer 15

Last night we were laughing a lot with friends.

Question 16

No seas chichipato, paga la cuenta.

Answer 16

Don’t be stingy, pay the bill.

Question 17

Ese man es bien ñero, siempre está en la calle.

Answer 17

That guy is really rough, he’s always on the streets.

Question 18

Ese tipo es una gonorrea, no lo soporto.

Answer 18

That guy is a terrible person, I can’t stand him.

Question 19

Ese plan suena melo, vamos.

Answer 19

That plan sounds awesome, let’s go.

Question 20

No des papaya con tu celular en la calle.

Answer 20

Don’t make yourself an easy target with your phone in the street.

Question 21

Voy a tanquear el carro antes de salir de viaje.

Answer 21

I’m going to fill up the car before going on the trip.

Question 22

¡Juepucha! Casi me caigo.

Answer 22

Damn! I almost fell.

Question 23

No hagas caso, solo está ladrando.

Answer 23

Don’t pay attention, he’s just talking nonsense.

Question 24

¿A lo bien me estás diciendo la verdad?

Answer 24

Are you seriously telling me the truth?

Question 25

Hoy no puedo salir, estoy enguayabado.

Answer 25

I can't go out today, I'm hungover.

Question 26

Ese pelao es muy inteligente para su edad.

Answer 26

That kid is really smart for his age.

Question 27

Ese man es muy nea, mejor ni le hables.

Answer 27

That guy is really rough, better not talk to him.

Question 28

Estoy tirado de la risa con ese chiste.

Answer 28

I'm cracking up with that joke.

Question 29

Ese trabajo da mucha lidia, pero lo haré.

Answer 29

That job is a hassle, but I'll do it.

Question 30

No hables con ese carechimba, es muy grosero.

Answer 30

Don't talk to that rude guy, he's really disrespectful.