¿Qué onda, compa?

¿Qué onda, compa?(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. What's up, buddy?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¡Hola, Fede! ¿Qué onda, compa?Hi, Fede! What's up, buddy?
b. What's up, mate?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¡Cuánto tiempo! ¿Qué onda, compa?It's been ages! What's up, mate?
c. What's up, pal?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Qué onda, compa? - Yo estoy bien, ¿y tú?What's up, pal? - I'm all right, and you?
d. What's up, honey?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Qué onda, compa? Te ves muy bien.What's up, honey? You look great.
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