¿Qué onda, vato?

¿Qué onda, vato?(
keh
 
ohn
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dah
 
bah
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toh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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)
(used to address someone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. What's up, dude?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Qué onda, vato? - Como siempre, mano. Aburrido.What's up, dude? - Same old same old, man. Bored.
b. What's up, mate?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¡Hola, qué tal! ¿Cómo les va? - ¿Qué onda, vato?Hi there! How are you doing? - What's up, mate?
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