oye
everyday
In Colombia the usual way to say hey is oye, or ey in a casual style. Quiubo is a very Colombian greeting that works like "hey, what is up".
Meaning: informal way to get attention (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| oye | everyday |
| ey | casual |
| quiubo | slang, Colombia |
Oye gets someone's attention and is used with people you address as tú. Quiubo comes from qué hubo and is a friendly hello among people who know each other.
Did you know?
- Quiubo is a spoken shortening of qué hubo and is sometimes written quihubo.
Examples in context
- Oye, ven un momento.Hey, come here for a moment.
- Ey, ¿cómo vas?Hey, how are you doing?
Example conversation
Santiago sees his friend Camilo in a Cali street.
- Santiago¡Quiubo, Camilo!Hey, Camilo!
- Camilo¡Quiubo, Santi! ¿Cómo va todo?Hey, Santi! How is everything?
- SantiagoTodo bien, gracias.All good, thanks.
