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¡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

Mi hermano / Brother

Bro / Dude / Man (Caribbean Coast)

Vaina

Thing / Stuff / Situation

More costeno phrases

Mi hermano / Brother

Bro / Dude / Man (Caribbean Coast)

Cógela suave

Take it easy / Chill out / Relax

Primo

Cousin / Buddy (friendly address, Caribbean Coast)

Costeño

Person from the Colombian Caribbean coast

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