chivo
Honduras, slang
In Honduras the casual word for "cool" is chivo. You say qué chivo for "how cool", and genial is the neutral word that works anywhere.
Meaning: great or excellent (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chivo | Honduras, slang |
| genial | neutral |
| qué chivo | Honduras, slang |
Chivo describes a thing or a plan, as in el concierto estuvo chivo. It is informal slang, so use it with friends and not in formal writing.
Which one should you use?
Guatemalans prefer chilero for the same idea. Chivo also means a goat in standard Spanish, so context makes the meaning clear.
Did you know?
- Chivo is also heard in El Salvador with the same meaning.
Examples in context
- Qué chivo tu carro nuevo.How cool your new car is.
- La fiesta estuvo chivísima.The party was really cool.
- Ese plan suena genial.That plan sounds great.
Example conversation
Oscar shows his friend Pablo a new phone in Tegucigalpa.
- OscarMirá mi celular nuevo.Look at my new phone.
- PabloQué chivo, Oscar.How cool, Oscar.
- OscarMe lo regaló mi hermano.My brother gave it to me.
