jerga genial
/xeɾɡa xenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cool slang" is translated into Spanish as jerga genial.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Because "cool" is expressed differently depending on the country, you should use these specific terms: • In Mexico, use Chido or Chida to say something is cool or use Padre to mean something is cool, nice or enjoyable. • In Argentina, use Copado or Copada to express that something is cool. • In Peru, use Bacán or Bacana to say something is cool. • In Spain, use Guay to mean something is cool or great. • Throughout Latin America, the term Chévere is widely used as an informal slang term for "cool."
Did you know?
- The word jerga shares an ancestor with the English word 'gargle' and the Spanish word garganta, both stemming from an ancient root meaning 'to chatter'.
- In Argentina, copado comes from the verb copar, which means to take over or occupy a space, suggesting that 'cool' things capture one's full attention.
- If you use the word guay in Argentina, you will be understood, but you will sound like you are from Spain.
Examples in context
- Ese concierto fue genialThat concert was amazing
- ¡Esa película estuvo chévere!That movie was cool!
- ¡La fiesta estuvo guay!The party was great!
- Ese mural está muy chidoThat mural is very cool
- La playa de Máncora es bacánMáncora beach is cool
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a new movie.
- ElenaLos personajes usan una jerga genial.The characters use cool slang.
- DanielSí, Daniel piensa que suena muy natural.Yes, Daniel thinks it sounds very natural.
- ElenaQuiero aprender esa jerga genial pronto.I want to learn that cool slang soon.
- DanielPodemos practicarla juntos mañana.We can practice it together tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genial, jerga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
