tuani
slang, Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan slang word for "cool" is tuani. You can also use the widespread chévere, or the neutral genial.
Meaning: great or excellent (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| tuani | slang, Nicaragua |
| chévere | informal |
| genial | neutral |
Say Qué tuani to react to something great, and use it with friends rather than in formal situations. Foreigners may hear it less often than chévere.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico people say padre and in Spain guay, so tuani marks you as speaking Nicaraguan Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
Tuani is an informal adjective, and it often stays unchanged for masculine and feminine.
Did you know?
- The Nicaraguan word tuani is a very local slang term and is rarely heard in other Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Qué tuani está tu carro.Your car is so cool.
- El concierto estuvo chévere.The concert was cool.
- Es una idea genial.It is a great idea.
Example conversation
Friends Camila and Erick talk about a new phone in Estelí.
- CamilaErick, ¿viste mi celular nuevo?Erick, did you see my new phone?
- ErickSí, está tuani.Yes, it is cool.
- CamilaGracias, me costó ahorrar.Thanks, it took me a while to save.
