Po (en. Po)

/po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A reinforcement expression in informal conversations.
I really like the movies, po.
Me gusta mucho el cine, po.
Used to emphasize an idea or express disbelief.
Are you really going to do it, po?
¿En serio vas a hacerlo, po?
Used in idiomatic expressions in some Spanish-speaking regions.
I don’t know what to do, po.
No sé qué hacer, po.

Etymology

The origin is a contraction of 'pues', typically used in Chilean Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of course
Emphatic confirmation.
po que sí
no way
Denial or disagreement.
no po
hey, kiddo
Friendly way of addressing someone.
po chiquillo

Related Words

pues
Conjunction that introduces an explanation.
pues
bueno
Adjective that indicates agreement or approval.
bueno

Slang Meanings

Used in Chilean Spanish as an expression of agreement.
I'm going to buy bread, po.
Voy a comprar pan, po.
Expresses surprise or doubt.
Did you really do it, po?
¿De verdad lo hiciste, po?