So, what's cool?

Question

I have seen several words used that I think must be rough translations of the English word "cool" when used as a value claim, like something's great.

I am wondering BOTH, what are some other words that serve the same function in Spanish, and ALSO, just for the sake of curiosity, if these words have literal translations.

Lastly, are there any English words that are commonly used/imported into Spanish, so for instance, do Spanish speakers commonly say "cool" or never?

Here are the words I have already seen used this way (literal translations anyone?). Feel free to add more to the list.

Chido.

Chilo.

Padre.

Answer 1

Padre, definately Padre. I can't think of another word that exudes "Cool" more than that. My kids would even agree (at least they better).

Answer 2

Si, milo, tal cual,

eres guay, este disco es guay, este tipo es guay....

Answer 3

Spanish people do use "cool". They also use "brother" and "jeans". They use "super" to explain something that is super bien, which is cool. They often times use "Hello" to answer the phone. "Who" is used very often when someone knocks at the door. Chevre is the spanish word for cool, which I am sure you are aware, no one who speaks english uses.

Is it chevre or chévere? - cheeseisyummy, Sep 24, 2009

chévere - --Mariana--, Sep 25, 2009

Answer 4

What about this word I saw recently "bombon"

Is that like saying "sweet" in inglés? (You know, like the way you can say "Sweet" to mean "Cool" )

Answer 5

I saw bonbon or bombon again, but as a term of endearment (I think), as in "bonboncita"... this just means little candy? or... something else?

Answer 6

so what else is cool?

Answer 7

Wow, i love "chevre" - Like the cheese? Amazing. I'm going to start using it here and see if it catches on.

So chevre!

Answer 8

HI mIlo, the coolest word in Spain is "guay" .

Thats interesting, because in much of the US a similiar word is often used as the opposite of cool, "gay". - cheeseisyummy, Sep 24, 2009

Which is a terrible word to use in that sense. - Preguntón, Sep 24, 2009

Answer 9

Could you say, "que guay?"

Or, if not, what would be a good example of its use?