The war escalates between the State and the drug traffickers

Very common Colombian intensifier. Describes something or someone that is strikingly difficult, frightening, impressive, or capable. 'Qué susto tan verraco' expresses extreme fright. Context determines whether the connotation is admiring or alarmed.

Literally 'lit' or 'switched on'. In street and criminal contexts in Colombia, 'nos prendieron' means they opened fire on us or caught us in an ambush. In everyday speech it can also mean someone is tipsy or very enthusiastic about something.

From 'espichar', meaning to kill or do away with someone. Used in criminal and popular speech in Colombia. Can also mean to go flat (like a tire) or to die, depending on context.

From 'candela' (fire/flame). In Colombian street and criminal slang, a 'candelero' or 'candela' refers to a gunfight or intense confrontation. 'Semejante candelero' intensifies the magnitude of the event.

A diminutive-flavored colloquial term for personal belongings or small items. Used affectionately or dismissively to refer to someone's things. Specific to Colombian popular speech.

From 'bobo' (silly/foolish). 'Dejar de hablar bobadas' means to stop talking nonsense. Very common in Colombian everyday speech across all social levels. Not offensive, just dismissive.

Borrowed directly from English but fully naturalized in Colombian informal speech. Refers to any male person, often one the speaker doesn't want to name or doesn't know well. Used freely in conversation between younger and middle-aged Colombians.