casual📍 Caribbean Coast
¡Eche!
Wow / Hey (Caribbean Coast)
EH-cheh
What does it mean?
"Eche" is the signature exclamation of Colombia's Caribbean coast — Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta. It expresses surprise, disbelief, excitement, or just gets someone's attention. Think of it as the Costeño "wow" or "hey".
How to use it
Very characteristic of Costeño speech. Use to express surprise or get someone's attention.
Example sentences
Wow, really?!
¡Eche, en serio?!
Hey bro!
¡Eche mi hermano!
Wow, that's crazy!
¡Eche, qué vaina!
Related phrases
More costeno phrases
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