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Used in Colombia to describe someone who is irritating through persistence, repetition, or excessive demands. The masculine form is 'cansón'. Milder than an insult; often used with mild frustration between people who know each other well.

The diminutive of 'asunto' (matter/issue). In Colombian speech, the diminutive here softens the word and implies the matter is minor, private, or that the speaker is being deliberately vague. The diminutive suffix '-ico' (rather than '-ito') is a hallmark of Colombian and broader Andean Spanish speech.

Used when someone deliberately acts ignorant or uninformed to avoid a situation or a question. 'Boludo' as a standalone noun is coarser in some varieties of the language, but in this fixed phrase it carries the meaning of feigning unawareness rather than functioning as an insult.

Used to mean 'immediately' or 'straight away'. Common in Colombian informal speech and heard in the dialogue in the context of someone acting quickly or too soon.

Literally involving a vulgar verb, but used in everyday colloquial Colombian speech as a fixed hyperbolic expression for extreme fright. Not considered strongly vulgar in informal conversation; the meaning is entirely about fear rather than the literal sense.

While 'exagerada' is a standard adjective, 'tan exagerada' functions as a fixed affectionate or playful rebuke in Colombian everyday speech, used between close friends or family to dismiss someone's overreaction. The tone is warm rather than harsh.

An exclamation of disbelief or mild incredulity. In Colombian usage it functions as a softer, surprised reaction rather than the coarser register it carries in Mexican Spanish. Used between friends to express surprise or to push back on something said.

Adopted directly from English and extremely common in informal Colombian speech among younger generations. Used as a term of address between close male friends or acquaintances, signaling familiarity and informality.

A fixed exclamation of affection used when reacting to something sweet, cute, or touching. Common among women in informal conversation but used broadly. The noun 'ternura' (tenderness) gives the phrase a warm emotional tone.