Cali
/ˈkali/
Cali is the name of a major city in southwestern Colombia in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkali/
Did you know?
- The city of Cali is globally recognized as the 'Capital of Salsa', making the name synonymous with a specific dance style.
- The city's official name is Santiago de Cali, combining a traditional Spanish saint's name with its indigenous root.
- In Colombia, the word caleño can be used to describe someone with a distinct, melodic accent characterized by a specific singing quality.
Examples in context
- Mi amigo es caleñoMy friend is from Cali
- Mi familia y yo somos caleños.My family and I are from Cali.
- Él es un buen caleño.He is a good guy from Cali.
- ¿Qué te parece el clima en Cali?What do you think about the weather in Cali?
- Soy de Santiago de Cali, la tercera ciudad más grande de Colombia.I am from Santiago de Cali, the third-largest city in Colombia.
- La economía de Santiago de Cali es muy diversa.The economy of Santiago de Cali is very diverse.
- Nuestro equipo visitará Santiago de Cali la próxima semana.Our team will visit Santiago de Cali next week.
- Voy a viajar a Cali pronto.I am going to travel to Cali soon.
- Cali es una ciudad muy grande.Cali is a very large city.
- ¿Has estado alguna vez en Cali?Have you ever been to Cali?
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their travel plans.
- Sofía¿A dónde vas en vacaciones?Where are you going on vacation?
- DanielVoy a ir a Cali.I am going to go to Cali.
- Sofía¿Conoces a alguien allí?Do you know someone there?
- DanielSí, tengo un primo en Cali.Yes, I have a cousin in Cali.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Cali, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
