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/Sounds like "KEH" (as in "kept") + "TRAHN" (as in "tract") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/

Meaning

An informal Mexican greeting meaning what's up, what's good, or what's going on. It's the street-level, close-friends way to start a conversation with zero formalities.

Examples

Qué tranza bro, how've you been?

Qué tranza! Haven't seen you in forever, where you been?

Regional synonyms

To dress up stylishly and put together a sharp outfit before going out. Fachar implies real effort and intentional style: when you fachar, people notice and say something without you having to ask.