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What does “Bacano” mean?

Cool / nice

Literal translation

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Natural translation

Cool / nice

What it really means

Colombian slang for ‘cool’ or ‘nice’ — for things, people, or events.

When Spanish speakers use it

Casual conversation in Colombia.

Examples in context

  • El concierto estuvo bacano.
    The concert was awesome.

Regional differences

  • Colombia: Very common.

Natural replies you can use

Sí, brutalBacanísimo

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