What does colega mean?

Companheiro de escola (Schoolmate) For example: "É meu colega de carteira (Is my deskmate)"

Where does the slang word colega come from?

colega is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

What are other meanings of colega?

colega can also mean: Companheiro de trabalho (Coworker)

colega

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

colega definition 1

Companheiro de escola (Schoolmate)

"É meu colega de carteira (Is my deskmate)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

colega definition 2

Companheiro de trabalho (Coworker)

"Os colegas são fixes (The coworkers are cool)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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