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"Awesome" is a form of "awesome", an adjective which is often translated as "genial". "Hash" is a noun which is often translated as "el hachís". Learn more about the difference between "hash" and "awesome" below.
hash(
hahsh
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
1.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(concentrated cannabis)
a. el hachís
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The smugglers were arrested with three kilograms of hash.Los traficantes fueron detenidos con tres kilogramos de hachís.
b. el chocolate
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hey man, I just got some hash. Do you want to smoke a joint?Oye tío, acabo de conseguir algo de chocolate. ¿Quieres fumar un porro?
c. la mota
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Dude, this hash is incredible. Do you want a hit?Oye güey, esta mota es increíble. ¿Quieres un jale?
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(mess)
a. el lío
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Gregorio tried to put up wallpaper by himself and made a real hash of it.Gregorio trató de montar papel pintado solo y armó un tremendo lío.
a. el guiso
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Do you want hash with your eggs and bacon?¿Quiere guiso con los huevos y tocino?
4. (computing)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. la tecla numeral
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
You're supposed to hit the star, but you hit the hash.Debías de haber puesto el asterisco, pero pusiste la tecla numeral.
b. el numeral
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(River Plate)
When you have finished your entry, please press the hash.Cuando haya terminado su entrada, por favor marque el numeral.
c. el gato
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
I can't press the hash because I have a rotary phone.No puedo oprimir el gato porque tengo un teléfono rotatorio.
d. la almohadilla
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
If you hold the shift key and hit "3", you will get a hash.Si sostienes la tecla shift y presionas "3", te saldrá una almohadilla.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. picar
I think the pie will be better if we hash and season the meat.Creo que el pay quedará mejor si picamos la carne y la sazonamos.
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awesome(
a
-
suhm
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(fantastic)
a. genial
I think your idea of spending the summer on Key West is awesome.Me parece genial tu idea de pasar el verano en Cayo Hueso.
The party is going to be awesome.La fiesta va a ser genial.
b. chévere
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Wow, what an awesome car!Guau, ¡qué carro más chévere!
c. bacán
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
The fireworks at the celebration were so awesome.Los fuegos artificiales en la celebración fueron tan bacanes.
d. macanudo
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
Have an awesome time in Hawaii!¡Que tengas unas vacaciones macanudas en Hawái!
e. copado
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(River Plate)
We went to an awesome beach at the weekend.Fuimos a una playa copada el fin de semana.
f. padre
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
The two of them make a really awesome couple.Ellos dos hacen una pareja bien padre.
g. chido
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
The place is awesome, but there are always too many people.El lugar está chido, pero siempre está muy lleno.
h. bacano
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
That movie was awesome! We should watch it again.¡Esa película estuvo bacana! Hay que verla de nuevo.
i. guay
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
If you want to hear some awesome music, you've got to go to Ibiza.Si queréis escuchar música guay, tenéis que ir a Ibiza.
a. impresionante
The views of the island from our balcony were awesome.Las vistas de la isla desde nuestro balcón eran impresionantes.
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