chévere

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chévere(
cheh
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beh
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reh
)
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 Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
La película estaba chévere.The movie was great.
b. fantastic
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Es chévere que te hayan seleccionado!It's fantastic that you were selected!
c. awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Qué chévere es tu ciudad!Your town is really awesome!
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 Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Aprobé el examen de conducir. - ¡Chévere!I passed my driver's test. - Great!
b. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mis padres me regalaron este carro por mi cumpleaños. - ¡Chévere!My parents gave me this car for my birthday. - Cool!
c. that's fantastic
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Vamos a tener otro nieto. - ¡Chévere!We're going to have another grandson. - That's fantastic!
d. that's awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Nos casaremos este otoño. - ¡Chévere!We're going to get married this fall. - That's awesome!
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