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Sumercé

You (formal/respectful, Bogotá)

soo-mer-SEH

What does it mean?

"Sumercé" is a uniquely Bogotano and Andean form of respectful address. It's a contraction of "su merced" (your grace/mercy) and is used to show deep respect — especially to elders or in formal situations. It's considered one of the most endearing features of Colombian speech.

How to use it

Specific to Bogotá and surrounding Andean regions. Use to show deep respect to elders or important figures.

Example sentences

How are you, ma'am?

¿Cómo está sumercé?

Would you like anything?

¿Le ofrezco algo a sumercé?

Related phrases

Buenas

Hi / Hey (quick greeting)

More everyday phrases

Ahorita

In a moment / Right now / Later

Listo

Ready / OK / Done / Sure

Dale

Let's do it / Go ahead / Come on

Bien hecho

Well done / Good job

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