Community

Your word isn't here yet

Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.

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

Meaning

The quintessential Mexican greeting meaning 'what's up' or 'what's going on.' Depending on tone, it can be a casual hello, a genuine question about a situation, or even a confrontational 'what's your problem.'

Examples

Hey, what's up? How've you been?

What's going on with the party, is it happening or not?

What's up with you? You've been acting weird lately.

Regional synonyms
Anonymous

To be in your element, doing what you do best and thoroughly enjoying it. When you are en tu salsa, everything flows naturally and effortlessly. Used across Spain and Latin America as the go-to phrase for someone who is completely in their zone.