casual📍 Medellín

Ome / Ombe

Dude / Man (Medellín)
OH-meh

What does it mean?

"Ome" is a Paisa (Medellín) contraction of "hombre" (man). It's used as "dude", "man", or "hey" in casual conversation. Very distinctive to Antioquia and Medellín.

How to use it

Exclusively Paisa/Medellín slang. Use it as a filler or to address someone casually.

Example sentences

Come on dude!

¡Vamos ome!

Dude, that's crazy.

Ome, eso está loco.

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