How to Say “cool or great” in Spanish

chévere

/tʃˈeβeɾe/

cool or great

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “chévere” is /tʃˈeβeɾe/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Getting Around Bogotá category. It is suitable for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "chévere" in Spanish?+

The IPA pronunciation is /tʃˈeβeɾe/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "chévere" mean in English?+

"chévere" translates to "cool or great" in English. It belongs to the Getting Around Bogotá category.

Is "chévere" formal or informal in Spanish?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Getting Around Bogotá Phrases

"To the street" → A la calle

/a la kˈaʎe/

"Take me" → Lléveme

/ʎˈeβeme/

"Please" → Por favor

/poɾ faβˈoɾ/

"the card" → la tarjeta

/la taɾxˈeta/

"to recharge or top up" → recargar

/rˌekaɾɣˈaɾ/

"Where is...?" → ¿Dónde queda...?

/dˈonde kˈeða/

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