Everyday life / Phrases
MexicoCentral AmericaSouthern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay, Chile)
buena onda
Friendly, easygoing, or just plain cool. For people and things that bring good vibes.
Hear it
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01Nice, friendly, cool, or good vibes.
A wave becomes a vibe, and suddenly describing your favorite person gets easier.
Hear it in everyday life
Tu hermana es buena onda.
Your sister is really nice.
¡Qué buena onda que pudiste venir!
So cool that you could come!
Gracias por la buena onda.
Thanks for the good vibes.
Make it yours
Say: “Your neighbor is really nice.”