parce
slang, Colombia
The best-known Colombian word for dude is parce, short for parcero. It comes from Medellín and is now heard across Colombia. It is also called hermano.
Meaning: informal way to address a friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| parce | slang, Colombia |
| hermano | casual |
| parcero | slang, Colombia |
Parce and parcero are for friends and people your age, both as a way to call someone and as a word in a sentence. Hermano also works between friends. With older people or in formal settings, use a name or señor instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The words are strongly tied to Medellín and Antioquia, though young people in other cities use them too.
Did you know?
- Parce is the shortened form of parcero.
Examples in context
- Parce, ¿qué hubo?Dude, what is up?
- Mi parcero me ayudó con la mudanza.My buddy helped me with the move.
- Hermano, ya llegué.Man, I have arrived.
Example conversation
Sebastián calls his friend Mateo in Medellín.
- SebastiánParce, ¿vamos al partido?Dude, are we going to the game?
- MateoDale, parcero, a las cinco.Sure, buddy, at five.
- SebastiánListo, nos vemos.Done, see you.
