A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "That's so cool" in Spanish
Express excitement and approval for something awesome or impressive in a casual Latin American context.
¡Qué chido!
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Use this when you see something impressive, hear about a great plan, or react to something someone did that you admire. It's a great way to show you're impressed and think it's really neat.
Alternatives
- ¡Qué padre!Very common in Mexico, similar to '¡Qué chido!'.
- ¡Genial!A more general, widely understood term for 'great' or 'awesome'.
- ¡Qué guay!Common in Spain, meaning 'cool'.
Ways to get it wrong
Chido is not 'chilly'
The 'ch' sound is like in 'church', and 'i' is like 'ee' in 'see'.
Don't confuse with 'chido' meaning 'tidy'
While 'chido' can mean tidy in some contexts, in this usage it means 'cool'.
A small cultural note
¡Qué chido! is particularly popular in Mexico and some other parts of Latin America. It's a very enthusiastic and positive exclamation.
Frequently asked
What does chido mean in Spanish?
In this context, 'chido' is slang for 'cool' or 'awesome.' It's an expression of strong approval or admiration.
Is ¡Qué chido! formal or informal?
It's definitely informal and best used in casual settings with friends or people you know well. You wouldn't typically use it in a business meeting.
Where is ¡Qué chido! used?
This phrase is very common in Mexico and is understood in many other Latin American countries. It's a popular way to show you think something is great.
