I was looking for a definition to the slang spanish or honduran word "bakana"?

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I was looking for a definition. The word is probably slang spanish or Honduran "bakana"

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Bakana is used in Columbia to mean "very cool." It is also found in the Dominican Republic, as well as in Chile.

Although I believe it is more often spelled Bacana, as this seems to be the phrase used in the DRAE.

bacán1, na. 1. adj. Chile, Col. y Cuba. En lenguaje juvenil, muy bueno, estupendo, excelente. 2. adj. Chile. Dicho de una persona: Prepotente, sobrada. 3. adj. Chile. Dicho de una persona o de un espectáculo: taquillero. 4. adj. coloq. Col. y Cuba. Dicho de una persona: Muy atractiva.

1. For kids or kid-like people, it means very good, stupendous, excellent.
2. Used to mean a person who is bold or powerful
3. Used to mean a person who is a big hit. (Not too sure on my translation of this sentence)
4. Used to mean a very attractive person.

That expression is also popular in the Dominican Republic. - 002067fe, Jun 18, 2011

Ah gracias. - Fredbong, Jun 18, 2011

Excellent response! - territurtle, Jun 18, 2011

Thank you very much for your response. It is so hard for me to find translation for words used in Central America. - Breezy760, Jun 18, 2011