Chevy
brand, Mexico
In Mexico people say Chevy for a Chevrolet car, and Chevrolet is the full name of the brand. A car can be called un Chevy.
Meaning: a Chevrolet car (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Chevy | brand, Mexico |
| Chevrolet | full name |
| un Chevy | the car |
Mexicans say Tengo un Chevy for owning a Chevrolet. The name is pronounced like English "CHEH-vee" with a soft Spanish v that sounds close to a b.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The Chevy was also a small Chevrolet model sold in Mexico for many years, so un Chevy often means that specific car.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers usually say Chevrolet with the stress on the last syllable, close to "che-vro-LET".
Examples in context
- Mi papá tiene un Chevy.My dad has a Chevy.
- Compré una camioneta Chevrolet.I bought a Chevrolet truck.
- Mi primer coche fue un Chevy.My first car was a Chevy.
Example conversation
Octavio shows his friend Nacho his used car in Hermosillo.
- Nacho¿Es tu Chevy?Is that your Chevy?
- OctavioSí, lo compré usado.Yes, I bought it used.
- NachoSe ve muy bien.It looks very good.
