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What does “Guay” mean?

Cool / great (Spain)

Literal translation

(none)

Natural translation

Cool / great (Spain)

What it really means

Spain’s default word for ‘cool’.

When Spanish speakers use it

Casual reactions in Spain.

Examples in context

  • ¡Qué guay!
    How cool!

Regional differences

  • Spain: Constant; replaces ‘chido’/‘padre’.

Natural replies you can use

Sí, molaGenial

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