Bárbaro
slang, Uruguay
A very Uruguayan way to say "cool" is Bárbaro. Buenísimo and genial are also common and understood everywhere.
Meaning: great, nice (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bárbaro | slang, Uruguay |
| Genial | neutral |
| Buenísimo | everyday |
Bárbaro works as a reaction to good news, as in ¡Bárbaro!, and Uruguayans also use it to agree to a plan, like "sure" or "sounds good".
Which one should you use?
Buenísimo means "really good" and is easy to use in any country. Bárbaro marks you as closer to the local way of talking.
Did you know?
- Bárbaro literally means "barbarian", but in Uruguay it has long been a positive word.
Examples in context
- ¡Bárbaro, nos vemos mañana!Cool, see you tomorrow!
- Ese disco está buenísimo.That album is really cool.
- Qué genial tu casa nueva.Your new house is so cool.
Example conversation
Nicolás tells his friend Camila about a new plan.
- NicolásCamila, el sábado hay un partido en el barrio.Camila, on Saturday there is a match in the neighborhood.
- Camila¡Bárbaro! ¿A qué hora?Cool! At what time?
- NicolásA las cinco.At five.
- CamilaPerfecto, voy.Perfect, I am coming.
