This is for all of us. Over the last six years I have learned some Essential Phrases in Spanish which help me get around. If you live in the Coffee Axis and don’t know these terms – you might be struggling a bit. Essential Phrases in Spanish for Expats 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. 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. Note to women: please don’t ever use this in your vocabulary because – it’s ugly. If you are dating a man who uses this word constantly…re-evaluate as needed. Here are what I feel are phrases which are useful, and which will pave the way towards living cohesively in Colombian culture. Or at the very least give you a few colorful adjectives for special situations when we need our Essential Phrases in Spanish. … Continue reading Essential Phrases in Spanish for Expats