bacán
slang, Ecuador
To say something is cool in Ecuador, use bacán or chévere. Bacán is the more typical Ecuadorian slang word.
Meaning: great or excellent (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bacán | slang, Ecuador |
| Chévere | casual |
Both words are casual. You can say Qué bacán or Está chévere when you like a place, a song or a plan.
Which one should you use?
Chévere is understood in many Latin American countries. Bacán is also used in other Andean countries but is very common in Ecuador.
Did you know?
- Bacán is one of the first slang words Ecuadorians teach visitors.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué bacán!How cool!
- Esta canción está chévere.This song is cool.
- El plan suena bacán.The plan sounds cool.
Example conversation
Julián shows his new phone to his friend Mateo in Loja.
- JuliánMira mi celular nuevo.Look at my new phone.
- Mateo¡Qué bacán! ¿Cuánto costó?How cool! How much was it?
- JuliánEstuvo chévere el precio.The price was good.
