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A diminutive of 'peluche' (stuffed toy). Used as a term of endearment or a personal nickname between people who are close. The '-ito' diminutive adds warmth and familiarity.

The standard Colombian informal word for beer. Used freely in everyday speech across social classes. No negative connotation.

A fixed Colombian expression used to tell someone the situation is serious and this is not the moment for distractions or pleasures. Equivalent to 'this is not the time or the place.'

Refers to regular citizens with no special power or resources. Common across Colombian Spanish in political and social contexts.

An expression of frustration, disbelief, or mild rebuke. Depending on tone it can range from annoyed to playfully exasperated. Common in informal registers.

In Colombian Spanish, 'de pronto' is routinely used to mean 'maybe' or 'perhaps', not just 'suddenly' as in other varieties. This is one of the most distinctive and frequently misread features of Colombian colloquial speech.

Refers to media that prioritizes shock, scandal, or exaggeration over factual reporting. A pointed political and journalistic insult in Colombian public discourse.