soy genial
/soi xenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am cool" is translated into Spanish as soy genial.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on where you are, you may use different words: Soy guay is used in Spain and Soy copado/a is used in Argentina and Uruguay.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, a person who is 'cool' is often described as padre, but be careful: if you say soy padre, it can sound like you are saying 'I am a father'.
- The word genial shares a root with the English word 'genius', which stems from the Latin 'genius' meaning a 'guardian spirit'.
- While copado means 'cool' in Argentina, its literal meaning refers to something that is 'filled' or 'full', like a crowded room.
Examples in context
- Sé que soy genial.I know that I am cool.
- No es presumido, solo dice que soy genial.He isn't boastful, he just says that I am cool.
- A veces pienso que soy genial.Sometimes I think that I am cool.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their personalities.
- JavierTengo mucha confianza porque soy genial.I have a lot of confidence because I am cool.
- MaríaEres muy presumido, Javier.You are very conceited, Javier.
- JavierEs la verdad, soy genial.It is the truth, I am cool.
- MaríaEstá bien, tú eres genial.Alright, you are cool.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genial, soy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
