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How to Say 'What's Up' in Spanish: 15+ Greetings and Responses They Don't Teach in Class
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Güey
/Sounds like "GWAY"/
Meaning
The most versatile word in Mexican Spanish. Depending on tone and context it works as a casual address between friends (dude, man), an expression of surprise, or a mild insult. Possibly the single most-used word in everyday Mexican conversation.
Examples
“What's up, dude? How did it go?”
“That guy showed up late again without even letting anyone know!”
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Güey
/Sounds like "GWAY"/
Meaning
Dude, bro, man, the most iconic filler word in Mexico, used in practically every sentence between friends. It can be affectionate, neutral, or a straight-up insult depending entirely on the tone.
Examples
“No way, dude, did that really happen?”
“That guy is super chill.”
“Don't be an idiot, you don't do that.”
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Güey
/Sounds like "GWAY"/
Meaning
The most versatile word in Mexican Spanish. Depending on tone and context it works as a casual address between friends (dude, man), an expression of surprise, or a mild insult. Possibly the single most-used word in everyday Mexican conversation.
Examples
“What's up, dude? How did it go?”
“That guy showed up late again without even letting anyone know!”
0
Güey
/Sounds like "GWAY"/
Meaning
Dude, bro, man, the most iconic filler word in Mexico, used in practically every sentence between friends. It can be affectionate, neutral, or a straight-up insult depending entirely on the tone.
Examples
“No way, dude, did that really happen?”
“That guy is super chill.”
“Don't be an idiot, you don't do that.”
Word family
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Enguayabado
Hungover, suffering through the after-effects of the previous night's drinking. In Colombia the "guayabo" collects everything you drank the night before, with full interest. Being enguayabado is a full-body reminder that last night was probably a bad idea.