Colombian Spanish — Vocabulary Collection 2

A comprehensive vocabulary set covering Colombian Spanish conversational idioms, slang, and literary expressions divided by emotional and social themes.

Sacar la piedra

To really irritate or piss someone off

Dar lidia

To be a hassle; cause difficulty

Encartarse con algo

To get stuck dealing with something troublesome

Cogérsela contra alguien

To have it in for someone

Embarrarla

To mess up, make a mistake

Dar pena

To feel embarrassed; also to evoke pity depending on context

Dar oso

To be embarrassing or cringeworthy

Quedar mal

To make a bad impression or let someone down

Cogerle cariño a alguien

To grow fond of someone

Ilusionarse con alguien

To get hopeful or excited about someone

Estar entusada

To be heartbroken after a relationship

Poner los cachos

To cheat on a partner

Hacerse la loca

To pretend not to notice or know something

No tragarse el cuento

To not buy someone's story

Pillarse algo

To notice, catch, or figure something out

Caerle mal a alguien

To rub someone the wrong way; be disliked

Dar pesar

To evoke sadness, sympathy, or pity

Armar parche

To organize a casual hangout

Dar mala espina

To give a bad feeling or seem suspicious

Tirar indirectas

To make indirect remarks or hints

Verse embalado/a

To get caught up or overwhelmed

Descrestar a alguien

To really impress someone

Darse garra

To go too far, overdo it

Quedarse con la espinita

To be left with an unresolved feeling

Cogerle fastidio a alguien

To develop irritation or aversion toward someone

Venirse abajo

To fall apart emotionally

Desvelarse por alguien

To lose sleep worrying or caring about someone

Añorar

To deeply long for or miss

Recriminar

To reproach or criticize someone's actions