Give me the bill (for food at restaurants). Que costo tiene? = Literal: What cost (does) it have? = Actual: How much does it cost?Ĭuanto cuesta? = Literal: How much cost? Actual: How much? Phrases for Daily Commerce Every 3rd Saturday in Manizales at University of Caldas Av. Or at the very least give you a few colorful adjectives for special situations when we need our Essential Phrases in Spanish. Here are what I feel are phrases which are useful, and which will pave the way towards living cohesively in Colombian culture. If you are dating a man who uses this word constantly…re-evaluate as needed.

Note to women: please don’t ever use this in your vocabulary because – it’s ugly. One of the ugliest things I have ever seen was a backpacker chick who LOVED to say “ Chimba.” Chimba, is a low-class adjective which basically translates to “cunt” and is used to describe something really cool, by men with no class. To create this list I have evaluated a few different standards which I feel will help you ensure that you are speaking and behaving in a way that will smooth the way versus create problems or inspire disrespect.

Phrases for Greeting Friends and Neighbors.

Essential Phrases in Spanish for Expats.

Que bobada