Colombia (en. Colombia)

/koˈlombja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Country in South America bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea, to the east by Venezuela and Brazil, to the south by Peru and Ecuador, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean and Panama.

Colombia is known for its cultural and geographical diversity.

Colombia es conocida por su diversidad cultural y geográfica.

Nation where Spanish is predominantly spoken.

In Colombia, Spanish has many regional expressions.

En Colombia, el español tiene muchas expresiones regionales.

Place of origin for people who share a common cultural heritage.

Colombians take pride in their cultural identity.

Los colombianos se sienten orgullosos de su identidad cultural.

Etymology

The name Colombia derives from Christopher Columbus, the explorer who arrived in the Americas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Colombia is passion!

Expression that highlights love and pride for the country.

¡Colombia es pasión!

Colombian until death

Phrase that reflects a strong identification with Colombia.

Colombiano hasta la muerte

To be very Colombian

Reference to typically Colombian behaviors or attitudes.

Ser muy colombiano

Related Words

Bogotá

Capital of Colombia.

Bogotá

coffee

Emblematic agricultural product of the country.

café

cumbia

Traditional Colombian musical genre.

cumbia

Slang Meanings

Colombian

At the party, there were many Colombians dancing cumbia.

En la fiesta había muchos colombianos bailando cumbia.

Black coffee

Do you want a black coffee? It's the typical drink of Colombia.

¿Quieres un café tinto? Es la bebida típica de Colombia.

Walk

Let's take a walk in the park, typical among Colombians.

Vamos a dar un paseo por el parque, típico entre los colombianos.