bareto
slang, Colombia
In Colombia a joint is called a bareto in everyday slang. Porro is also understood.
Meaning: hand-rolled cannabis cigarette (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bareto | slang, Colombia |
| porro | slang |
These are informal street words and are used among friends, not in polite or official talk. Cannabis rules are strict in some places, so be careful about where you talk about it.
Did you know?
- Porro is also the name of a music style from Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Examples in context
- Se fumaron un bareto en el parque.They smoked a joint in the park.
- Le ofrecieron un porro.They offered him a joint.
Example conversation
Two friends talk about a concert in Bogotá.
- NicolásDicen que en el concierto había mucho humo.They say there was a lot of smoke at the concert.
- EstebanSí, alguien prendió un bareto.Yes, someone lit a joint.
- NicolásQué raro, eso no se puede.How odd, that is not allowed.
