Guay (en. Cool)

/ɡwai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is excellent or of good quality.
That movie was cool, I enjoyed it a lot.
Esa película fue guay, la disfruté mucho.
Used to express approval or liking.
Your new car is really cool.
Tu nuevo coche es muy guay.
Used in a youth context to express enthusiasm.
The party was cool, we danced all night.
La fiesta estuvo guay, bailamos toda la noche.

Etymology

The origin of the term 'cool' is related to Spanish popular slang, although its exact roots are not clearly defined.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How cool!
Expression used to show enthusiasm for something.
¡Qué guay!
It's cool
A way to affirm that something is attractive or excellent.
Es guay
Cool, right?
Phrase used to seek the approval of another person.
Guay, ¿no?

Related Words

coolness
Action or situation that is considered impressive or surprising.
guayada
handsome
Refers to a person who is attractive or nice, often associated with something cool.
guapo

Slang Meanings

Awesome
That series is cool, you should watch it.
Esa serie es guay, deberías verla.
Incredible
The concert was cool, the energy from the crowd was contagious.
El concierto fue guay, la energía del público era contagiosa.
Cool
That place to eat is really cool.
Ese sitio para comer es muy guay.