# Spanish: Gender in Slang

Difficulty: beginner

In Colombia, nouns ending in -o like 'parcero' (friend/mate) usually refer to males. To address a female friend, we swap the -o for an -a to get 'parcera'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [¡Qué más!](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/whats-up.md) | /kˈe mˈas/ | What's up! |
| [parcero](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/mate-friend.md) | /paɾθˈeɾo/ | mate / friend |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Gender in Slang" in Spanish?

In Colombia, nouns ending in -o like 'parcero' (friend/mate) usually refer to males. To address a female friend, we swap the -o for an -a to get 'parcera'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [The Power of the Tilde](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/the-power-of-the-tilde.md) (beginner)
- [Ordering with Quiero](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ordering-with-quiero.md) (beginner)
- [The Five Pure Vowels](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/the-five-pure-vowels.md) (beginner)

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