The Cali Cartel prepares an attack against Escobar

Derives from 'verraco'. Common Colombian expression for provoking intense anger. The reflexive form 'enverrucarse' or 'emberracarse' also appears; spellings vary but the meaning is consistent.

Playful Colombian affirmative, common among younger speakers and in informal street speech. A lighthearted, enthusiastic 'yes'.

Standard Colombian informal word for working hard. From 'camello' (camel), evoking the idea of enduring heavy labor. Used freely across social classes in informal speech.

Literally 'key', but used as an affectionate term of address between very close male friends in Colombia, especially in Medellín and Cali. Signals tight camaraderie.

In standard usage means 'to turn over/around', but in Colombian colloquial speech 'vaya a voltear' or 'a voltear' signals someone should get busy and move around doing tasks. Context-dependent.

Vulgar Colombian expression meaning to pester or bother someone. Often heard as a direct dismissal: 'no me chimbies' = 'don't mess with me / stop bothering me'.

Literally 'batteries'. Used as an imperative meaning 'stay alert' or 'watch out'. Extremely common in Colombian informal speech across all age groups.

Literally crude, but used semi-affectionately or dismissively to describe someone very young and inexperienced. The tone depends entirely on delivery; can be fond or contemptuous.