Lost in Queer Translation: From Gay Slurs to Colombian Slang

When I tried translating Colombian slang to my American boyfriend, I stumbled into a deeper question: what do these words really mean?

In this episode I produced for Latno USA, and aired on radio stations across the United States, I trace the roots of everyday slang in Colombian Spanish used not only by the queer community, but by the public at large.

My reporting journey reveals more about queerness and culture than I ever thought.

Lost In Queer Translation is currently a finalist in the Signal Awards 2025!