chévere
informal
In Bolivia people say chévere for "cool", and genial works in almost any setting. Lindo means "nice" and is used in a similar way.
Meaning: great or impressive (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chévere | informal |
| Genial | neutral |
| Lindo | informal |
You can answer a plan with ¡Qué chévere! to show you like it. Genial is a little more neutral and fits both friends and coworkers.
Which one should you use?
Chévere is informal and used in many Latin American countries. Lindo literally means "pretty" and is used for something nice or pleasant.
Did you know?
- Chévere is used in many Spanish-speaking countries, so it is easy to recognize on a trip.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué chévere tu casa!Your house is so cool!
- Es una idea genial.It is a great idea.
Example conversation
Andrea shows her new phone to her friend Marco in Santa Cruz.
- AndreaMira mi celular nuevo.Look at my new phone.
- Marco¡Qué chévere!So cool!
- AndreaGracias, me gusta mucho.Thanks, I like it a lot.
