Thing / stuff (Colombian informal) in Spanish

Thing / stuff (Colombian informal) in Spanish is la vaina. Vaina has many meanings; this informal use refers vaguely to a thing or situation.

vaina is feminine, so it takes la: la vaina.

In English, la vaina means thing / stuff (Colombian informal).

Thing / stuff (Colombian informal) in Spanish is vaina (BAHY-nah). It's feminine: la vaina.

Spanish: la vaina
Say it: lah BAHY-nah
Gender: Feminine: la vaina
Note: Vaina has many meanings; this informal use refers vaguely to a thing or situation.

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How do you say thing / stuff (Colombian informal) in Spanish?

Thing / stuff (Colombian informal) in Spanish is la vaina. Vaina has many meanings; this informal use refers vaguely to a thing or situation.

How do you pronounce vaina?

Say it BAHY-nah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: BAHY. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is vaina masculine or feminine in Spanish?

vaina is feminine, so it takes la: la vaina.

What does vaina mean in English?

In English, la vaina means thing / stuff (Colombian informal).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.