Pty Limited (ABN 62 127 485 198 AR 343027, NZBN 9429050505364) at Governor Macquarie Tower, Level 18, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia is an Authorised Representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN 81 115 932 173 AFSL 308461, NZBN 9429050505340), and is underwritten in Australia and New Zealand by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193, NZBN 9429041356500. Please carefully read your policy wording for a full description of coverage. Coverage may not be the same or available for residents of all countries, states or provinces. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the plans described. All of the information we provide is a brief summary. Travel insurance doesn't cover everything. To expose yourself to potential danger/to give someone the opportunity to hurt you: Dar papaya Get our FREE Insider’s Guide to Colombia!įrom Colombia's Caribbean Coast, to the Pacific - and everything in between - download our FREE Insider's Guide to Colombia to make the most of your trip. I have a terrible hangover: Tengo un guayabo terrible Sorry, but I’m not interested: Lo siento, pero no estoy interasada /o Thank you, but I’m waiting for my friends: Gracias, pero estoy esperando a mis amigos Would you please give me : Me regala por favor “X” (literally means, “would you gift me… ?” but is commonly used when asking for something eg. I don’t speak Spanish: Yo no hablo españolĬan you repeat that more slowly? ¿Puede repetirlo m á s despacio? (To taxi driver) Can you please take me to “X”: Me lleve por favor hasta “X” I’m from X: Soy de “X” (your Country of Residence) Goodbye: Adiós/Chao/Hasta luego/Nos vemos How are you? ¿ C ómo est ás? / ¿Todo bien? With accents varying region by region, it’s best to first learn the neutral accent of the Andean cities before you engage with the locals along the Caribbean Coast.ĭespite the easygoing lifestyle, they talk like a gun spitting bullets, and completely swallow the letter “s”. Spanish schools and private classes are aplenty in major tourist destinations, such as Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Zone, and Cartagena. To avoid winding up in a tricky situation, learn a few phrases to show the locals that you're trying to meet them halfway - it's not only good manners, but it'll encourage them to use the little English they do know without fear of embarrassment.ĭon’t forget that Colombians love to talk! Being able to have a basic conversation with them can culturally and socially enrich your trip, bringing you much closer to this crazy-cool culture. However, in larger cities and tourist areas, there are higher chances of finding someone who speaks English. The overall level of English proficiency across the country is incredibly low. Shares Facebook Twitter Photo © iStock/andresr Please note that not all content is translated or available to residents of all countries. By telling us your country of residence we are able to provide you with the most relevant travel insurance information.
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