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Oct. 8, 2025

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Common Superstitions in Colombia

In Colombia, there are many superstitions that people still believe in. For example, some walk around the block with a suitcase on New Year’s Eve to attract travel, wear yellow underwear for good luck, or put lentils in their pockets to bring money. Others say that if someone sweeps your feet with a broom, you’ll never get married, and that opening an umbrella inside the house brings bad luck. Some also believe that a black butterfly means death is near, and that whistling at night calls evil spirits. I’ve met people who really believe in them, but it’s easy for me to ignore these things. Nobody forces you to believe them, but you’ll always hear them.


Supersticiones comunes en Colombia

En Colombia hay muchas supersticiones en las que la gente aún cree. Por ejemplo, algunos caminan algunas cuadras con una maleta en Año Nuevo para atraer viajes, visten ropa interior amarilla para la buena suerte, o ponen lentejas en sus bolsillos para tener dinero. Otros dicen que sí alguien barre tus pies con una escoba nunca te casarás, y que abrir una sombrilla dentro de la casa trae mala suerte. Algunos también creen que las mariposas negras significan la muerte sí están cerca, y que lavar la ropa en la noche puede llamar espíritus. He conocido gente que realmente cree en todo eso, pero es fácil para mi ignorar estas cosas. Nadie te obliga a creerlas, pero siempre las escucharás.

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I’ve met people who really believe in them, but it’s easy for me to ignore these things.

Nobody forces you to believe them, but you’they'll always hear themexist.

I'm not sure exactly what the last line is intended to mean...hopefully this clarifies your point!

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Excellent English, and I enjoyed learning about Colombian superstitions!

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adichira

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Hello! Thank you for your corrections. Did you know any of these? Or is there something similar in your Country?

I’ve met people who really believe in them, but it’s easy for me to ignore these things.


I’ve met people who really believe in them, but it’s easy for me to ignore these things.

Nobody forces you to believe them, but you’ll always hear them.


Nobody forces you to believe them, but you’they'll always hear themexist.

I'm not sure exactly what the last line is intended to mean...hopefully this clarifies your point!

Common Superstitions in Colombia


In Colombia, there are many superstitions that people still believe in.


For example, some walk around the block with a suitcase on New Year’s Eve to attract travel, wear yellow underwear for good luck, or put lentils in their pockets to bring money.


Others say that if someone sweeps your feet with a broom, you’ll never get married, and that opening an umbrella inside the house brings bad luck.


Some also believe that a black butterfly means death is near, and that whistling at night calls evil spirits.


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