queo
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el queo
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (slang) (alarm) (Spain)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. warning
Cuando vi acercarse al policía, le di el queo a mi colega, que pudo escapar.When I saw the policeman coming, I shouted a warning to my buddy, who could escape.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (slang) (used to raise the alarm) (Spain)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. hey (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Queo! Vuelve el dueño del coche. ¡Larguémonos de aquí!Hey! The owner of the car is coming back. ¡Let's get out of here!
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