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/Sounds like "OHN" (as in "oh") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

Vibe, style, situation, thing, or topic in general. 'Qué onda' is the universal Mexican greeting, and 'buena onda' describes someone who's pleasant, chill, and great to be around.

Examples

What's the onda with your life? Haven't seen you in forever.

He's super buena onda, always helps you out without asking for anything.

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Regional synonyms

A classic Chilean fresh salsa made with cilantro, onion, green chili, and tomato, dressed with oil and lemon juice. It goes on everything: bread, grilled meat, cazuela stew. No Chilean cookout is complete without it.