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"That's cool" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué genial", and "oh" is an interjection which is often translated as "oh". Learn more about the difference between "that's cool" and "oh" below.
that's cool(
thahts
kul
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (awesome)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. qué genial
I just got a great new job. - That's cool!Acabo de conseguir un trabajo fantástico. - ¡Qué genial!
b. qué chévere (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I'm bringing my new boyfriend to the party. - That's cool!Voy a llevar a mi nuevo novio a la fiesta. - ¡Qué chévere!
c. qué bacán (colloquial) (Central America) (South America)
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 South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Stacy's brother's a rapper. Don't you think that's cool?El hermano de Stacy es rapero. ¡Qué bacán! ¿No crees?
d. qué padre (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
I'm off to college in the fall. - That's cool!Empiezo la universidad en el otoño. - ¡Qué padre!
e. qué guay (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
That band from school is performing at Coachella. That's cool, isn't it?Ese grupo del cole va a tocar en Coachella. ¡Qué guay! ¿Verdad?
2. (colloquial) (acceptable)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. está bien
I'll be late for dinner tonight. - That's cool.Llegaré tarde a cenar esta noche. - Está bien.
oh(
o
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. en serio
Oh? You're going to be the master of ceremonies?¿En serio? ¿Vas a ser el maestro de ceremonias?
b. no me digas
Oh, you have got to be kidding. Steve's going out with Melanie again?¡No me digas! Debe ser una broma. ¿Steve está saliendo de nuevo con Melanie?
