guay

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guay(
gwahee
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express approval)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Quieres que veamos la peli en mi ordenador? - ¡Guay, tío!Do you want to watch the movie on my computer? - Cool, man!
¡Gané un viaje a Francia! - ¡Guay!I won a trip to France! - Cool!
b. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Puedes tomarte el día libre mañana. - ¡Guay!You can take the day off tomorrow. - Great!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(extremely good)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
La fiesta de anoche estuvo muy guay.Last night's party was really cool.
Tus amigos son guays, Roberto. ¿Dónde los conociste?Your friends are cool, Roberto. Where did you meet them?
b. super
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Que monopatín tan guay!That's a super skateboard!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(extremely well)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(adjective)
Nos lo pasamos guay en la fiesta de Reme.We had an awesome time at Reme's party.
b. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(adjective)
Tu coche nos vendría guay para la excursión.It would be great if we could use your car for the trip.
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