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I am sending you today some more Colombian and Mexican words just to enrich your vocabulary. These are words that all of us, Mexicans and Colombians, use every day.

For Jeans, we say: "bluyines/yins". In Mexico they say: "pantalones de mezclilla"

For Little boys, we say: "peladitos". In Mexico they say: "escuincles"

For Jacket, we say: "chaqueta". In Mexico they say: “chamarra"

For Neighbourhood, we say: "barrio". In Mexico they say: "colonia"

For Peanut, we say: "maní". In Mexico they say: "cacahuate"

For Shower, we say: "ducha". In Mexico they say: "regadera"

For Sandwich, we say: "sanduich". In Mexico they say: "torta"

For Cake, we say: "torta". In Mexico they say: "pastel"

For Spare tire, we say: "llanta de repuesto". In Mexico they say: "refacción"

For T-shirt, we say: "camiseta". In Mexico they say: "playera"

Thanks, that´s neat to see the variations between the two nations. - quépasa, Oct 1, 2009

Answer 1

Thanks again, Ricardo...these are really great!

Con muchísimo gusto. Encantado Marianne. - RicardoP, Oct 1, 2009

Answer 2

Hi Ricardo

For Neighbourhood, we say: "barrio". In Mexico they say: "colonia"

Can you add anything for vecindad or vecindario?

Great post, by the way!

I am positive that both Colombians and Mexicans use both of them as well - RicardoP, Oct 1, 2009

Thanks Ricardo - Izanoni1, Oct 1, 2009

Answer 3

Anyone know any similar variations for Guatemala?

Answer 4

I just walked in from hanging out with one of my Mexican friends. I was picking his brain. He was very helpful and glad to be teaching me. Thanks again Ricardo. I'll write all these down.

My pleasure Philmikki - RicardoP, Oct 1, 2009