chévere
cool / great / awesome
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈtʃe.βe.ɾe/
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Cultural Note
The pan-Latin American word for 'cool' that works from Venezuela to Ecuador to Colombia to Puerto Rico. It's possibly the most widely understood Latin American slang word. Some etymologists trace it to an African language via Caribbean slave trade, possibly Yoruba. It's invariable in gender, which makes it easy to use. '¡Chévere!' by itself is a complete, enthusiastic response to good news. Not used in Spain, Mexico, or Argentina, who each have their own words for 'cool.'
📝 Example Sentences
¡Qué chévere que puedas venir a la fiesta!
How awesome that you can come to the party!
Tu mamá es muy chévere, siempre nos invita a comer.
Your mom is really cool, she always invites us to eat.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | chévere |
| masculine | chévere |
| feminine_plural | chéveres |
| masculine_plural | chéveres |