chico guay
/t͡ʃiko ɡwai/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cool kid" is translated into Spanish as chico guay.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you would say Chavo(a) chido/chida. In Chile, Colombia and Peru, particularly in the Andes region, chico bacán is often used. While guay is widely understood, it is specifically associated with Spain. Latin American speakers are more likely to use regional slang like bacán, copado or padre.
How does it change in a sentence?
chico guay is for a boy, and chica guay is for a girl. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in chicos guays.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiko ɡwai/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- ¡Ese tío es superguay! Siempre está al tanto de las últimas tendencias de modaThat guy is super cool! He's always up to date with the latest fashion trends.
- La piba copada organizó una fiesta increíble en Buenos AiresThe cool kid organized an amazing party in Buenos Aires.
- Él es un chico guay.He is a cool kid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new student at school.
- Sofía¿Has visto al estudiante nuevo?Have you seen the new student?
- MateoSí, parece un chico guay.Yes, he seems like a cool kid.
- SofíaEs verdad, es muy simpático.It is true, he is very nice.
- MateoSeguro que nos caerá bien.I am sure we will like him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, guay, CC BY-SA 4.0.
