The Colombian Spanish blog
Practical, no-fluff guides to speaking real Colombian Spanish and enjoying Colombia.
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Usted vs Tú vs Vos in Colombia: Which One Do You Use?
Colombia uses all three second-person pronouns: usted, tú, and vos. Here is when each one is normal, how the regions differ, and how to not sound off.
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Colombian Spanish Slang Every Expat Should Know
A practical guide to Colombian slang and parlache: parce, bacano, paila, dar papaya, tinto, guayabo, and the register notes that keep you out of trouble.
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Things to Do in Bogotá (and the Spanish to Enjoy Them)
From Monserrate and the Gold Museum to Sunday Ciclovía and day trips to Zipaquirá, here is what to do in Bogotá and the Colombian Spanish to make it easy.
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Learn Colombian Spanish Free: A Beginner's Roadmap
A step-by-step, no-cost plan to start speaking Colombian Spanish: what to learn first, a four-week schedule, and the free tools to do it with.
