Spanish curiosities

4 years ago

In spanish, ajust like in every other language, there are some words that mean different things depending on which country you are in. 

For example, in Colombia "Sudadera" is a type of "sport pant" whilst in Spain is a "sport sweater". 

Here are some other examples: 

Vaquero 
-In Colombia it means "Cowboy", while in Spain it can be a "Jean". 

Computer
-In Colombia you would say "Computador" while in Spain you could say "Ordenador".

Pen
-In Colombia you could say "Lapicero", or "Esfero" while in Spain you could say "Bolígrafo". 

If you like the culture of a certain country be sure to check out these tiny differences. Let me know if you can think of some more in your language! 