La confesión

A contraction of 'mi hijo / mi hija'. Used widely in Colombia as a warm or familiar form of address between people of different ages, and sometimes between peers. It does not literally mean the person is your child. Older speakers often use it with younger ones.

Extremely common in Colombian informal speech. Gender-neutral in practice though derived from the English 'man'. Used to refer to any person, male or female, in casual conversation. Plural is 'manes'.

In Colombian Spanish, 'cucho' is commonly used as an affectionate or informal way to refer to one's father, or to an older man. 'Cucha' refers to one's mother or an older woman. It is not insulting when used among family or close friends.

Short for 'parcero/a', one of the most emblematic Colombian terms of address among friends. Signals closeness and informal solidarity. Can be used across genders.