22 Signs You’re Colombiano | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

22 Signs You’re Colombiano

Colombia, Tierra Querida

1732
22 Signs You’re Colombiano
fastcompany

Any Hispanic can spot a Colombian just by one simple act. It will never be something to be ashamed of being, and I (as well as every Colombian, I'm sure) will forever be proud of being from such a beautiful place. Here are a couple of ways you can spot a Colombian and some reminders for Colombianos or Colombianas everywhere to appreciate how great it is to be from Colombia.

1. Your abuelita serves you boatloads of delicious food and still thinks it isn't enough.

No words.


2. When people ask you where something is, you point with your lips.

Your friends learn to understand this gesture, it's really the easiest way to point.


3. You greet your 30+ family members with a kiss on the cheek.

Every. Single. One of them.


4. When your dad whips out the guacharaca, you know it's about to get lit.

It just makes every song so much better!


5. Caldo de papa and agua de panela are your best friends when you’re sick.


Mami, if you're reading this, caldito de papa and agua de panela is what I want Christmas morning, pretty please.


6. Along with that, chocolate con queso is amazing with pan de bono.


You've never been so grateful for being Colombian until you see this in front of you in the morning.


7. Say señora or señor or prepare for a cachetada.

Happened to me one or twice...


8. We have the best coffee. Period.

9. Vicks VapoRub.

You know exactly what I’m talking about.


10. "Sabados Felices" was the show to watch, not "Sabado Gigante."

They basically became a part of your family.


11. There’s always salsa music playing in your house.

Because of this, you know almost every famous salsa artist and song. You should recognize him.


12. Reading the novena is one of your favorite parts of Christmas.

Singing the songs in it is fun and all of the Spanish Christmas songs are even better. Like Mi Burrito Sabanero and every other vallancico.


13. Growing up, you aspired to one day be on a chiva because the parties look awesome.


Now that I'm older, I'm so excited to go back to Colombia and finally experience this.


14. Diminutives make up 90 percent of your vocabulary.


From your parents calling you nenita, hijita, hijito, or when they’re annoyed, fastidiositos, -ito is added to every word because it’s just what we do.

16. It's Colombia, not Columbia.

No picture necessary, just get it right, please. (All Colombians are begging.)

17. You find any excuse to wear your Colombian jersey.

But you're most excited to wear it when Colombia plays.

18. When your parents come back with these from Colombia, you know your month is going to be amazing.


Honestly, nothing compares to a Chocoramo. Please tell me something that tastes better. Actually, don't, cause it probably doesn't.


19. When you visit Colombia, you’re woken up by these people.


Yelling is an understatement. The words "Aguacate!" and "Tamales!" echo in my ears, as I remember being in Colombia experiencing this.


20. Guaro is all adults drink at parties, and Aguila of course.


21. You’ve been called a coke addict/dealer a thousand times (even though you aren't one), and people still think that joke is original.

Thanks, buddy.


22. You love Colombia more than you love anything in the world.

There is nothing in the world that will ever change that.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
friends
Kristin Buggy

College is supposed to be one of the best times of your life. However, it is also one of the toughest transitions to make. There is so much anticipation and excitement leading up to moving into college. It doesn’t truly hit you until move in day when your parents say their final goodbyes and you see their car drive away. You truly are on your own. I was blessed to meet my best friends within the first week of school. Your college friends are so important and here’s why:

Keep Reading...Show less
13 Real Thoughts Every College Student Has At Some Point
Good Call

There are a few thoughts that go through a college student's mind on a day to day basis. Some of those thoughts come from class, some of then come from when you are bored in class. Here are sixteen thoughts that college students think of on a day to day basis.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Mouse, Cookie, Chaos!

He's going to ask for a glass of milk

83533
mouse with a cookie

One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone does not try to help their self before asking others. How can someone else be expected to help you if you do not first do that yourself? I'm all about helping those that need it when the time comes, however whenever someone does not even attempt to help him or herself first then that becomes a huge problem. As we all have learned, people tend to take advantage of us in one way or another. I am sure we all read this short story when we were younger and it follows that same principle:

Keep Reading...Show less
39 Traits You Know You Have If You're A Libra
Flickr

If you were born between September 23rd - October 22nd, then you are a Libra. Let's be real, Libras are the best because you are the perfect balance of all things in life. Some may find this boring, but they don't know anything about what it means to be all things at once. As Libras, we hold much on our shoulders that no one can understand. These are traits you know to be true if you are a Libra:

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

12 Types Of Drunk Girls You'll See In Every Friend Group

"Getting drunk with your best friends is an experience in and of itself. It takes us on wild and ridiculous adventures with the people we trust with our lives."

2070
friends
Cloud Front

Getting drunk with your best friends is an experience in and of itself. It takes us on wild and ridiculous adventures with the people we trust with our lives. Each one of you plays a vital role in making sure the night goes (relatively) smoothly.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments