¿Qué Onda?
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Onda
/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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Onda
/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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