bacano

Colombian Spanish 
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bacano(
bah
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kah
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noh
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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)
(extremely good)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
No hay nada más bacano que por fin encontrar a tu media naranja.There's nothing more awesome than finally finding your soulmate.
¡Estuvo bacana tu fiesta! Gracias por invitarme.Your party was awesome! Thanks for inviting me.
b. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Anoche fuimos a un bar super bacano donde tocaban bandas en vivo.Last night we went to a super cool bar where live bands were playing.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express approval)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
a. awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Cómo estuvo el concierto? - ¡Bacano! Te lo perdiste.How was the concert? - Awesome! You missed out.
b. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Yo también voy a la fiesta esta noche. - ¡Bacano! Nos vemos allá.I'm also going to the party tonight. - Cool! See you there.
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