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How do you respond to que hubo?
If someone says ¿Qué Hubo? — just answer BIEN. It’s like saying, “I’m fine.” in English.
Where is Que Hubo used?
–it means the same as qué tal or your generic “what’s up” greeting of choice, but it does so using the past tense form of haber, literally asking “what was there?” It’s so ubiquitous in Colombia that it’s the namesake one of the country’s most popular online newspapers: Q’Hubo.
Is Que Hubo a greeting?
“Quiúbole” is thus “Quiubo + le”, which is “¿Qué hubo?” plus the ornament for fun. It is a relaxed greeting between family or friends. It’s a greeting to be given later in the day with someone you saw in the morning, or a friend you just saw yesterday or a few days ago.
How do Colombians say okay?
The word listo literally means “ready,” but is also used in Colombia to say “okay!”
What does que Fresa mean?
Fresa (Spanish for “strawberry”) is a slang social term used in Mexico and some parts of Latin America to describe a cultural stereotype of superficial youngsters who, by the traditional definition of the word, came from an educated, upper-class family. The word was originally used by teenagers and young adults alike.
How do Colombians say good morning?
Buenos días / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches – Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening.
How do you greet a woman in Colombia?
A firm handshake with eye contact and a smile is the appropriate greeting in most situations. Men should wait for a woman to extend her hand first. Women may hold each other’s forearms instead of shaking hands. Once people become acquainted, greetings become a lot warmer and Colombians often prefer to embrace (abrazo).
How do you say excuse me in Colombia?
While in the rest of Latin America, this means, “It’s nice to meet you,” in Colombia it’s used to say “my pleasure.” In many Spanish-speaking countries this means “What a pity”, but in Colombia this phrase means “Sorry” or “Excuse me.” Voy a llegar tarde. Qué pena.