chido
slang, Mexico
The most typical Mexican word for "cool" is chido. Padre is another everyday choice, as in qué padre. It is also called genial and cool.
Meaning: great or impressive, in casual talk (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| chido | slang, Mexico |
| genial | neutral |
| padre | informal, Mexico |
| cool | borrowed, informal |
Say qué chido or qué padre to react to something good. Both are informal, so use them with friends rather than in formal settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chido is especially strong in central Mexico. Genial works everywhere and is the safe choice if you are unsure.
Did you know?
- The word chido is used in Mexican slang and is often heard in films and series from Mexico.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué chido está tu carro!Your car is so cool!
- Qué padre que viniste.How great that you came.
- Me parece genial.I think it is great.
Example conversation
Pablo shows his new phone to his friend Gabi at school in Mexico City.
- PabloMira mi celular nuevo.Look at my new phone.
- Gabi¡Qué chido!So cool!
- PabloTiene muy buena cámara.It has a very good camera.
