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Me provoca

I feel like / I'm craving
meh proh-BOH-kah

What does it mean?

"Me provoca" is a uniquely Colombian way to say "I feel like" or "I'm craving" something. "Me provoca un tinto" means "I feel like a coffee". It's one of the most distinctly Colombian expressions — you won't hear it used this way in other countries.

How to use it

Very Colombian. Use to express a craving or desire for food, drink, or an activity.

Example sentences

I feel like a coffee.

Me provoca un tinto.

I'm craving ajiaco.

Me provoca un ajiaco.

Do you feel like going out?

¿Te provoca salir?

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