jevi
/xebi/from spelling rules
jevi is the Spanish slang term for cool in Spanish.
jevi is a slang expression used to describe something as cool, great or good.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a phonetic adaptation of the English word 'heavy', which is used colloquially to mean something is intense or cool.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
jevi is primarily used in informal contexts as a slang term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term is primarily used in Caribbean Spanish dialects, particularly in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
How do you pronounce it?
/xebi/
Did you know?
- While jevi is used as a general term for 'cool', in the Dominican Republic it is also specifically linked to a certain style of dressing and behaving that is flashy or trendy.
- In the Dominican Republic, the word can be used as a noun to describe a 'cool person', which is a grammatical shift not typically found in the English word 'heavy'.
- If you use 'jevi' in Spain, most people will not understand you, as the term is strictly tied to Caribbean coastal identities and island slang.
Examples in context
- Ese tipo parece muy jevi.That guy seems very cool.
- ¡Qué jevi está tu coche nuevo!Your new car is so cool!
- La fiesta de anoche estuvo bien jevi.Last night's party was really cool.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at a new piece of art.
- MateoMira este cuadro, está muy jevi.Look at this painting, it's very cool.
- MaríaTienes razón, me encanta el color.You're right, I love the color.
- MateoEs un estilo muy jevi, ¿no crees?It's a very cool style, don't you think?
- MaríaSí, es increíble.Yes, it's incredible.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
