Is Que Onda rude?

Que onda in Spanish is a way friends and family welcome each other in an informal situation. Remember, if you're using que onda as a greeting, it should be with someone you already know or in a casual scenario. Que onda is not acceptable in formal or elegant situations.
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Do people still say que onda?

Well, “¿Qué onda?” is an expression that took hold in the youth culture of México during the 1960s, and is still in high use today.
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How do you respond to Que onda?

Q: ¿Qué onda? (What's up?) A: Todo bien. (All well.)
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What is the difference between que pasa and que onda?

¿Qué onda? - What vibe? ¿Qué pasa? - What's happening?
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What does Onda mean in slang?

Ultimately, we chose ONDA, a Spanish word meaning wave, vibe, or ripple. It's commonly used in the expression, “¿Que onda?” meaning, “What's up?” It is also frequently used to refer to the 'vibe' of a person, place, or experience.
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What is Mexican slang for bro?

Wey (güey) means bro or dude, but it can also be a general word for guy. A lot of young people have incorporated it into their vocabulary and even use it as a transition word, like the English use “like”.
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What is Mexican slang for friend?

camarada

The word camarada (comrade), can be used practically in every Spanish-speaking country to refer to your friends and pals, informally.
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Is Que Onda formal or informal?

It's closest equivalent in English is “what's up?” You can say “qué onda” as an informal greeting, for example. It's used in the same way as “what's up?”
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Is Qué tal formal or informal?

¿Qué tal? is used in both, informal and formal situations, so you can greet an elderly person with ¿qué tal?
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What is the meaning of Que Tal?

que tal ? - what of it?
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What is the proper response to Gracias?

De nada is the most common way to say 'you're welcome' in Spanish. It literally translates to English as 'of nothing'. You'll hear it in both formal and informal contexts, so there's no limitation on where it can be used. Muchas gracias por la ayuda.
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What does Honda mean in Spanish slang?

whole-hearted, Mod.
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How do you respond to Ola?

This phrase means “how are you?” and can be used not only to find out how somebody is feeling, but can also be used as a way to say hello. If in passing someone says “hola!” to you, it would acceptable to reply: “como estas?”
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Can I say Guey?

As noted, güey is informal, so it wouldn't be appropriate in business or other formal contexts. Between friends (both male and female), güey is a friendly term to refer to someone without using their name. But güey can also be wielded as an insult.
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Why do Mexicans say Orale?

Órale is a common interjection in Mexican Spanish slang. It is also commonly used in the United States as an exclamation expressing approval or encouragement. The term has varying connotations, including an affirmation that something is impressive, an agreement with a statement (akin to "okay"), or to signify distress.
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What words can only Mexicans say?

11 Mexican Slang Words Only the Locals Know
  • Pendejo. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a 'pendejo'. ...
  • Güey. Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as 'wey', means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish. ...
  • Chido & Padre. ...
  • Cabrón. ...
  • Buena Onda. ...
  • La Neta. ...
  • Pinche. ...
  • Crudo.
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Is que pasa informal?

This phrase is very colloquial, so it is rarely appropriate to use in formal settings. Check out the examples below to see ¿Qué pasa? in action! ¡Hola!
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Is Que tal polite?

“¿Qué tal?” is the most common way to ask somebody how they are in Spanish and can be used both in formal and informal situations. It translates to something like, “How is it going?” “¿Cómo estás?” is an informal way of saying, “How are you?” To make it sound more polite, you can add “Sir” or “Madame”.
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Is Hasta luego formal?

Hasta luego

This is formal. You use it when you want to say goodbye to somebody you may see soon (or not), but you're not sure when.
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What does que onda guero mean in slang?

The title is Mexican slang that roughly translates to "what's up, blond boy?" or "hey, white boy."
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How do you address informally in Spanish?

In general terms…

TÚ es informal (Tú is informal), while Usted es formal (Usted is informal). TÚ conveys familiarity and closeness, but USTED connotes respect.
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What does wey mean in Spanish slang?

wey m or f (plural weyes) (Mexico, colloquial slang, eye dialect, Internet) chump, punk, dumbass, idiot, jerk. (Mexico, colloquial, Internet, also Latin America) dude, guy, buddy synonyms ▲ Synonyms: carnal, cuate, tonto, bato.
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What do you call a Mexican girlfriend?

Most Common Loving Pet Names
  • Mi Vida. Variant: vida mía. ...
  • Mi Cielo. Variants: cielo, cielito, mi cielito. ...
  • Cariño. Variant: Cariño mío. ...
  • Amor. Variants: mi amor. ...
  • Corazón. Variants: Mi corazón, corazoncito. ...
  • Guapa or Guapo. ...
  • Gorda or Gordo. ...
  • Ojitos, Pecas, Ricitos, China, Chinita.
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What is Mexican slang for girl?

Instead of using muchacho or muchacha or niño or niña, try out the Mexican slang term for “boy” or “girl,” which is chango or changa.
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What is a female vato?

And, vato has a feminine counterpart: vata, which can be used to refer to prostitutes or a female who owes someone money. Bato is just a friendly term, used among male friends.
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