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    Esse (en. That)

    /ˈese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term used in informal Spanish to refer to a person, especially a friend.
    How's it going, esse! How have you been?
    ¡Qué tal, esse! ¿Cómo has estado?
    Colloquial usage to refer to someone in a close or friendly manner in some Latin American countries.
    That's great advice, esse.
    Ese es un gran consejo, esse.
    Word that denotes familiarity or trust among friends.
    Don't worry, esse, everything will turn out fine.
    No te preocupes, esse, todo saldrá bien.

    Etymology

    It derives from the English term 'ese', which is used in the same context of familiarity and camaraderie.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What's up, esse!
    Colloquial expression meaning 'How's it going, friend?'
    ¡Qué onda, esse!
    That is my real esse.
    It refers to a close or trusted friend.
    Ese es mi vrai esse.
    Come on, esse.
    Friendly invitation to do something together.
    Vamos, esse.

    Related Words

    bro
    English term meaning brother or friend, used similarly.
    bro
    compadre
    Spanish term that refers to a close friend, especially in family contexts.
    compadre
    friend
    Standard word for referring to a friend in Spanish.
    amigo

    Slang Meanings

    Friend or buddy.
    I can always count on you, esse.
    Siempre puedo contar contigo, esse.
    Way to refer to someone with closeness.
    You give good advice, esse.
    Eres un buen consejos, esse.