güero
Mexico, informal
The standard word is rubio, but slang changes by country. Mexicans say güero or güera, Venezuelans say catire and Colombians say mono.
Meaning: blonde hair or a blonde person (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| güero | Mexico, informal |
| rubio | neutral |
| catire | Venezuela, informal |
| mono | Colombia, informal |
These words are used as nicknames and are usually friendly. A fair-haired woman is güera, catira or mona.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Güero in Mexico also covers fair skin, not only hair. In Spain mono means "cute", so rubio is the safe word there.
How does it change in a sentence?
All of these change with gender. Use the -o ending for a man and -a for a woman.
Did you know?
- In Mexico güero is also a common nickname for anyone with light hair or skin, even as a name used with affection.
Examples in context
- Mi vecina es güera de ojos verdes.My neighbor is blonde with green eyes.
- El catire de la oficina llegó tarde.The blond guy from the office arrived late.
- Se tiñó el pelo de rubio.She dyed her hair blonde.
Example conversation
Daniela and her friend Sofía talk about a new classmate in Mexico City.
- Daniela¿Viste al güero nuevo del salón?Did you see the new blond guy in class?
- SofíaSí, dicen que es de Monterrey.Yes, they say he is from Monterrey.
- DanielaSe ve buena onda.He seems nice.
