Are there different ways to say "cool" in Spanish?

Question

I'm just wondering if there are different ways of saying "cool" in Spanish. So, like, in Mexican-Spanish you say one thing, and in pure Spanish (Spanish from Spain) you say something else. Or are they all the same? Thanx!

Answer 1

In Mexican Spanish the words "chido" and "padre" are used to express this, as far as I know.

I also have heard "que chido" in México. - --Mariana--, Nov 16, 2010

Answer 2

Welcome to the forum 13, there are numerous threads on that subject. Just click on the search button and type in "cool".

Answer 3

One of the different ways you can say cool is guay

guay adj (esp Arg) =Cool (sl = slang)

guay adv (Esp fam) =Cool

Por ejemplo: Lo pasamos guay en tu fiesta

=We had a really cool time at your party (colloq)

You can also say Es un tipo bien - He's acceptable/alright

or es un tío legal (Esp fam)

Examples courtesy of /taken from the Oxford Spanish Dictionary (3rd Edition)

I hope this helps

Answer 4

Yes, cool is one of the words that varies by region, as does most slang. In Ecuador, cool is chévere.