Pablo Escobar wants to be a member of the Congress of the republic

A very characteristic Colombian exclamation expressing surprise, disbelief, or exasperation. Rooted in the religious invocation but used as a pure interjection in everyday speech. Especially common in Antioquia.

Widely used across Colombia to refer to a young man or boy. Neutral and affectionate in tone. Can refer to anyone from a child to a man in his twenties.

Used literally for a blood cousin but extended to very close male friends in Colombian informal speech, signaling tight bonds and loyalty. Common in criminal and street contexts as well as genuine family ones.

Colombian slang, particularly associated with Medellín and the violence of the 1980s. Used euphemistically or with dark humor to refer to being shot. Not commonly used in polite or formal speech.

Colombian and broader Andean slang for someone who is skilled, formidable, or hard to deal with. Can be admiring or cautionary depending on context.

Mild insult or affectionate ribbing between friends. Much softer than 'idiota' or 'huevón'. Common in everyday banter across all ages.