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cafetero

7/5/2016 10:12 EST

30 sayings and phrases you will hear, that don´t really mean what the direct translation says:

http://www.latg.org/2016/06/30-words-idioms-expressions-youll-hear-medellin.html/

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timllowe

7/5/2016 10:16 EST

Pretty common expression in Cali too.

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cafetero

7/5/2016 10:23 EST

yeah, pretty common in Pereira, too.

by the way, the above link also has a photo showing the smog layer that hangs over Medellin.

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WhoaNellie

7/5/2016 11:03 EST

Another link of Cali expressions and words:

http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/cali/noticias/diccionario-calenidad

In and around Cali you also hear, "Mirá, ve" and "¿Sí o no?" which a "tio político" of mine uses all the time.

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CAtoMDE

7/5/2016 21:32 EST

A great list. Thanks. I am going to print it out and start practicing on my Paisa wife.

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