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Que Pena Con Usted…
Brendan Corrigan dissects one of Colombia’s favourite phrases It’s not always best practice to translate sayings/phrases in one language directly into another and then take them literally in your own...
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Greetings in Bogotá
We look at mastering the art of hello in The Bogotá Post’s first Spanish language column What’s one of the most useful things to learn in order to manoeuvre your Spanish interactions more smoothly? If...
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Talkin’ ‘Bout Collaboration!
Katie Jacoby takes a look at the verb colaborar, which doesn’t get used in quite the same way as collaborate...
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How to Hacer
Oliver Pritchard explains why direct translation often causes errors Your English teacher has probably said to you “don’t translate!”. Students often think teachers are being difficult, but there’s a...
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Oh So ‘Juicioso’
Katie Jacoby takes a look at the multi-faceted Colombian Spanish term juicioso, which doesn’t translate in the way you might think When I came to Colombia in 2009, I arrived thinking that I had a...
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Por-alysis Para-lysis
Mastering por and para is part and parcel of speaking good Spanish. Katie Jacoby crams everything you need to know into her no-frills column When To Use Por RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO THINGS OR EVENTS...
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The Language Of Love
Love is a minefield in Colombia, not least when you can’t understand the phrases used to describe it. Katie Jacoby comes to the rescue with some of the Colombian words and phrases you need to know...
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Working Your Spanish
Katie Jacoby provides the essential vocab to get you through the 9-5 Maybe you teach English, maybe you work in a Colombian office, maybe you do freelance internet stuff from home–whatever your...
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When it rains it pours
Katie Jacoby outfits you with the vocabulary to handle Bogota’s most common weather Bogota is a fairly rainy city at the best of times, but lately the rain has been absolutely relentless. That’s...
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Rockin’ the chocolatina
Want to stick to those New Year's resolutions? Thinking about getting into shape? We have the perfect piece for you - all the local body and fitness lingo you need to shape up in 2015
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Spanish flu
Feeling a little under the weather? Can't shake that pesky cold? We give you all the vocabulary and Colombian colloquialisms you'll ever need to describe whatever ails you
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Taxi-ing times
Want to take a taxi in Bogota but don't feel confident enough to speak to the driver? Learn all the Spanish you’ll need for getting around with us in our regular language column. Never get lost in the...
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Come dance with me
Katie Jacoby spins you around the Spanish dance floor. If you’ve caught the salsa bug or are eyeing some classes but are unsure of the vocabulary, this article is for you.
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On the run: running vocabulary in Spanish
Running has become immensely popular in Bogota in recent years, providing runners with more and more local opportunities to both practise their sport and compete. Katie Jacoby runs through all the...
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Safe word
As we continue learning vocabulary related to all areas of life in Bogota, we can’t avoid the topic of crime and safety, Katie Jacoby makes sure you have your wits and your words about you...
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Language bank
One of the milestones for foreigners living in Bogota is opening a bank account. The process is not always easy, but Katie Jacoby shares all the vocabulary you may need to get yourself started in the...
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From dawn till dusk
Even if you’re not an early riser, you’re probably familiar with the verb amanecer. Katie Jacoby explains why, whether you spend your nights partying or sleeping, the verb will come in handy.
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The language of elections
As the city returns to normal after the mayoral elections Katie Jacoby gets our vote of confidence as she whips through the vocabulary of voting.
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Giving thanks
Katie Jacoby takes a look at all the ways to count our blessings in Spanish, wherever we’re from.
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Eat my words
Bogotá has a diverse and growing restaurant scene but navigating the vocabulary of the experience, however, can cause the occasional hiccup. So, here is some key vocab to help make your words flow just...
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