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"Guay" is a form of "guay", an interjection which is often translated as "cool". "Güey" is a noun which is often translated as "dude". Learn more about the difference between "guay" and "güey" below.
guay(
gwahee
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to express approval) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Quieres que veamos la peli en mi ordenador? - ¡Guay, tío!Do you want to watch the movie on my computer? - Cool, man!
¡Gané un viaje a Francia! - ¡Guay!I won a trip to France! - Cool!
b. great (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Puedes tomarte el día libre mañana. - ¡Guay!You can take the day off tomorrow. - Great!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (colloquial) (extremely good) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
La fiesta de anoche estuvo muy guay.Last night's party was really cool.
Tus amigos son guays, Roberto. ¿Dónde los conociste?Your friends are cool, Roberto. Where did you meet them?
b. super (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Que monopatín tan guay!That's a super skateboard!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (colloquial) (extremely well) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. awesome (colloquial) (adjective)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Nos lo pasamos guay en la fiesta de Reme.We had an awesome time at Reme's party.
b. great (colloquial) (adjective)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tu coche nos vendría guay para la excursión.It would be great if we could use your car for the trip.
el güey(
gwehee
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (form of address) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. dude (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Estudiaste para el examen? - Claro, güey. No quiero reprobar.Did you study for the test? - Of course, dude. I don't want to fail.
¡Híjole, güey! Ya te cayó el chahuistle.Uh-oh, dude! You're in for it now.
b. man (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Apúrate, güey! Vamos a llegar tarde.Hurry up, man! We're gonna be late.
c. mate (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Tranquilo, güey! Solo estaba bromeando.Relax, mate! I was only joking with you.
2. (colloquial) (man) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
b. dude (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Te crees lo que dijo ese güey?Can you believe what that dude said?
3. (colloquial) (fool) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. idiot
Eres un güey. ¿Cómo se te ocurre publicar esa foto en tu blog?You're an idiot. How could you upload that photo to your blog?
