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Qué onda

English translation of Qué onda

What's up

This is a common slang expression in Mexico and other Central American countries that is used as a casual greeting, similar to 'what's up' in English.


Example sentences using: Qué onda

¿Qué onda, amigo?

English translation of ¿Qué onda, amigo?

What's up, friend?

This is a very informal phrase used among friends in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Mexico. It can be used to greet and ask how things are going.

¿Qué onda, cómo estás?

English translation of ¿Qué onda, cómo estás?

What's up, how are you?

A casual greeting which addresses the person and inquires about their well-being.

¿Qué onda con esa camisa tan colorida?

English translation of ¿Qué onda con esa camisa tan colorida?

What's up with that colorful shirt?

This phrase is used to draw attention or point out something in a casual way.

¿Qué onda con tu nuevo trabajo?

English translation of ¿Qué onda con tu nuevo trabajo?

What's up with your new job?

An informal way of asking about someone's new job status.

¿Qué onda? No te he visto en mucho tiempo.

English translation of ¿Qué onda? No te he visto en mucho tiempo.

What's up? I haven't seen you in a long time.

Used to express surprise or delight at seeing someone you haven't seen in a while.

¿Qué onda entre tú y Marta?

English translation of ¿Qué onda entre tú y Marta?

What's up between you and Marta?

Used to inquire about somebody's relationship or interactions with someone else.

¿Qué onda con el examen de matemáticas, cómo te fue?

English translation of ¿Qué onda con el examen de matemáticas, cómo te fue?

What's up with the math exam, how did it go?

This is an informal phrase to ask someone about how they did on a test.

¿Qué onda con este tiempo loco?

English translation of ¿Qué onda con este tiempo loco?

What's up with this crazy weather?

Used to start a conversation by commenting about the weather in a humorous or sarcastic way.

¿Qué onda con tu coche? ¿Ya lo arreglaste?

English translation of ¿Qué onda con tu coche? ¿Ya lo arreglaste?

What's up with your car? Have you fixed it already?

This phrase is used to inquire about the status of a situation, in this case, about someone's car.

¿Qué onda con todos llegando tarde?

English translation of ¿Qué onda con todos llegando tarde?

What's up with everyone being late?

Here, 'Qué onda' is being used to voice frustration or confusion over people's tardiness.

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