combo
/kombo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for combo is combo.
combo is an informal shortening of combinación used to describe a combination or a set of things. In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is frequently used in a commercial context to refer to a meal deal or a set menu, such as a burger, fries and a drink.
Meaning: slang: combination (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
combo is an informal term often used among younger generations. For a formal way to express a set of options, you should use Conjunto de opciones. In informal settings, you might also use Paquete to refer to a bundled offer or package deal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you can use Promo (a shortening of promoción) to refer to a combo or special deal. Additionally, the phrase Menú económico is used in Argentina to describe a combo meal that offers good value for money.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of combo is combos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kombo/
Did you know?
- The word combo is a direct descendant of the Quechua word kumpa, which originally meant a collection or a group.
- In several Latin American countries, calling a group of people a combo can shift the meaning from a simple group of friends to a 'gang' or a 'clique'.
- In some social contexts, using combo to describe your friends is a way to say you have a 'crew' or a very tight-knit group.
Examples in context
- El menú incluye una combinación de platosThe menu includes a combo of dishes
- Vamos a pedir el combo de hamburguesaLet's order the burger combo
- En el cine venden un paquete de entrada, refresco y palomitasAt the movie theater, they sell a ticket, soda, and popcorn combo/package
- En el restaurante hay una promo de pizza y cervezaThe restaurant has a pizza and beer combo
- Este combo de hamburguesa y papas es genial.This burger and fries combo is great.
- Pídeme el combo de oferta, por favor.Order the combo deal for me, please.
- Ese combo de colores no me gusta.I don't like that combo of colors.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are ordering fast food at a counter.
- Daniel¿Cuál es el mejor combo de aquí?Which is the best combo here?
- LucíaEl combo de pollo es muy bueno.The chicken combo is very good.
- DanielPerfecto, quiero ese combo para mí.Perfect, I want that combo for me.
- LucíaMuy bien, yo pediré uno igual.Very well, I will order one the same.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries combo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
