Quo (en. Quo)
/kwoʊ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Term that refers to a way of being or existing in a specific context.
The quo of the company has changed drastically in recent years.
El quo de la empresa ha cambiado drásticamente en los últimos años.
It is used to describe the current nature of a situation.
It is important to understand the political quo of the country.
Es importante entender el quo político del país.
Present condition of a matter or situation.
The quo of the negotiation requires new proposals.
El quo de la negociación requiere nuevas propuestas.
Etymology
From Latin 'quo', meaning 'where' or 'what' in reference to a condition or state.
Common Phrases and Expressions
status quo
Existing condition or state.
status quo
in the quo
In the current situation.
en el quo
Related Words
situation
State or circumstance in which something is found.
situación
condition
Particularity that limits or determines something.
condición
Slang Meanings
Expression used to refer to an unchanging state.
In this quo, nothing changes.
En este quo, nada cambia.
It is used in a context of criticism regarding routine or lack of change.
I don’t want to stay in this eternal quo.
No quiero seguir en este quo eterno.