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rad(
rahd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (awesome) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. genial
Going rafting was rad. It's the most exciting thing I've ever done.Hacer rafting fue genial. Es lo más emocionante que jamás he hecho.
You went diving with sharks? That sounds rad.¿Fuiste a bucear con tiburones? Eso suena genial.
b. chévere (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Pete was doing some rad moves on the dance floor.Pete estaba haciendo unos pasos chéveres en la pista de baile.
c. bacán (colloquial) (Cuba) (South America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Mariela's room is rad. It even has a spa bathtub!El cuarto de Mariela está bacán. ¡Tiene hasta una tina tipo spa!
d. macanudo (colloquial) (South America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Rad! Carlos bought a convertible.¡Macanudo! Carlos se compró un convertible.
e. padre (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Your sunglasses are super rad, dude.Están bien padres tus lentes, carnal.
f. chido (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
We got invited to a party in Xochimilco. - Rad, at what time?Nos invitaron a una fiesta en Xochimilco. - Chido, ¿a qué hora?
g. bacano (colloquial) (Colombia)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Colombia
What's the name of that rad place you guys took me to last night?¿Cómo se llama ese lugar bacano donde me llevaron anoche?
h. guay (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
These accessories will make your kitchen look rad.Con estos accesorios la cocina te quedará guay.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
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