Pérdidas

English loanword used as a term of endearment between close friends or romantic partners in Colombian casual speech.

Colombian expression used to describe behavior or things considered tasteless, underhanded, or of very poor quality. The reference to 'quinta' conveys the lowest rung.

Fixed idiomatic expression used across Latin America. Literally means 'to stay with arms crossed,' but the meaning (inaction in the face of a problem) is non-compositional for learners who don't know the phrase.

Vulgar but extremely common expression in Colombian Spanish to admit a serious mistake. The verb 'cagar' is crude but used freely in informal speech, including on Colombian TV.

'Chimba' is a highly versatile Colombian slang word. In this construction ('me vale chimba'), it expresses total indifference, similar to 'I couldn't give a damn.' The word has other meanings depending on context and tone.