Colombian Spanish is rich in colorful expressions. Learn phrases like “¿Qué más?” (What’s up?) and “Parcero” (Friend/Buddy). A common saying is “No dar papaya” (Don’t give papaya), meaning don’t make yourself an easy target. The idiom “Echar los perros” (To throw the dogs) means to flirt aggressively.
Essential Colombian Phrases, Sayings & Idioms
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