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qué guay

A quick reaction of approval, very common in Spain and instantly recognisable as informal.

Quick answer

qué guay

Natural: how cool / that’s great
Literal: “how cool”

How it is used

¡Qué guay!How cool!
Qué guay que vengas.It’s great that you’re coming.
Tu piso es muy guay.Your flat is really cool.
¡Qué guay lo del viaje!The trip thing sounds great!

Where it is said

It is strongly associated with Spain; Mexicans say <b>qué padre</b>, Argentinians <b>qué copado</b>, and Colombians <b>qué chévere</b>.

A mini dialogue

— Me dieron el trabajo.— I got the job.
— ¡Qué guay! Enhorabuena.— How cool! Congratulations.

Watch out

qué guay

Guay is an adjective, not a noun, so say es muy guay and not tiene mucho guay.

Check yourself

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