The Language in Action
Here are some more fun instances of the paisa dialect in action:
Check out the video below! Notice how the “Y” sound (“LL”) changes to a “J” sound in the paisa dialect:
Want to hear some unique paisa sayings? Take a look at the video below, where native speakers share some of their favorite phrases:
In 2019, Colombian-Ecuadorian director Alejandro Landes created the film “Monos,” telling the story of military youth in Colombia. The term “mono” in Medellín is synonymous with “amigo” or “parcero” (meaning “friend”). Check out the following scenes to hear the dialect in action:
Listen to the songs below to hear a few unique characteristics of the paisa dialect: