órale
Mexico, informal
To say "come on" in slang use dale in Argentina, órale or ándale in Mexico and venga in Spain.
Meaning: urging someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| órale | Mexico, informal |
| dale | Argentina, Latin America, informal |
| venga | Spain, informal |
| ándale | Mexico, informal |
These words urge someone to hurry, try or agree. Dale can also mean "okay" and órale can mean "wow" or "okay" depending on tone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain venga is used all the time, often twice, as in Venga, venga.
Did you know?
- In Mexico órale may express surprise, approval or agreement depending on tone.
Examples in context
- Órale, que se hace tarde.Come on, it is getting late.
- Dale, probalo.Come on, try it.
- Venga, vamos ya.Come on, let us go now.
Example conversation
Fede pushes his friend Nico to hurry in Buenos Aires.
- FedeDale, Nico, que perdemos el bondi.Come on, Nico, we will miss the bus.
- NicoYa voy, ya voy.I am coming.
- FedeApurate.Hurry up.
