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"Cool" is an adjective which is often translated as "cool", and "buena onda" is a phrase which is often translated as "nice". Learn more about the difference between "cool" and "buena onda" below.
cool(
kool
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (awesome) (South America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
"Ahora los chicos más cool usan gorra", dijo Micaela."The coolest kids wear caps now," said Micaela.
buena onda(
bweh
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nah
ohn
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dah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (likeable) (Central America) (Mexico) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
2. (used to express happiness) (Central America) (Mexico) (Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. excellent
Juanita me dijo que traía cerveza. — ¡Buena onda!Juanita told me she would bring beer. — Excellent!
