31 Cool Spanish Words to Add to Your Vocabulary Today

Around 559 million people worldwide speak Spanish, but I wasn’t one of them until I watched Money Heist. Remember how the social media went crazy during the lockdown? It was either making weird coffee (dalgona coffee) or fangirling over Money Heist characters. Even though I wasn’t directly a part of the frenzy, I was nearby. I was learning Spanish. I watched more Spanish series and took help from EnthuZiastic Spanish experts to speak Spanish within three months. Here I am with 31 cool Spanish words that I think everybody should know, even if they aren’t taking Spanish lessons. Trust me; these words are so cool that you’ll be a fan of the Spanish language right after reading this blog.

31 Cool Spanish Words that Everybody Should Know

1. Despacito

Meaning Despacito means slowly.

Sentence using Despacito

Quiero bailar contigo despacito.:

I want to dance with you slowly.

2. Vale

Meaning Vale means okay. You can also use it to say ‘yes’ to something or express meanings like ‘I hear you’ or ‘sounds like a good plan.’

Sentence using Vale

Vale, iré a tu fiesta.

Okay, I will come to your party.

3. Padre

Meaning   Padre literally means father, but Spanish (Mexican) speakers also use it when they want to say “cool.”

Sentence using Padr

Tu perro es padre.

Your dog is cool.

4. Tranquilo

Meaning   Tranquilo literally means calm or quiet, but you can also use it as a command to tell someone to relax and calm down.

Sentence using Tranquilo

Levan una vida muy tranquil.

They lead a very quiet life.

5. Orale

Meaning   In Mexican Spanish, people use Orale to say, “let’s do it.” It’s slightly like vale. You can also use it to express that you agree.

Sentence using Orale

Orale, vamos al juego.

Yeah, let's go home.

6. Chamba

Meaning Chamba means work. Spaniards mostly use it in Mexico.

Sentence using Chamba

Necessitio Chamba.

I need to work.

7. Genio

Meaning Genio means genius.

Sentence using Genio

Usted es un genio.

You are a genius.

8. Escuincle

Meaning Escuincle means brat or kid.

Sentence using Escuincle

Este escuincle es muy travieso.

This kid is very naughty.

9. Bruja

Meaning Bruja literally means calm or quiet, but you can also tease your friends or sisters by calling them bruja.

Sentence using Bruja

Eres mi brujita.

You are my little witch.

10. Vamos

Meaning Vamos means let’s go.

Sentence using Vamos

Vamos a la escuela.

Let's go to school.

11. Guapo

Meaning Guapo literally means handsome.

Sentence using Guapo

Mi hermano es guapo.

My brother is handsome.

12. Bailar

Meaning Bailar literally means dance.

Sentence using Bailar

Vamos a bailar.

Let's dance.

13. Cantemos

Meaning Cantemos means let’s sing.

Sentence using Cantemos

Cantemos mañana.

Let's sing tomorrow.

14. Beso

Meaning Beso literally means kiss.

Sentence using Beso

Quiero besar al bebé.

I want to kiss the baby.

15. Abrazo

Meaning Abrazo means hug in Spanish.

Sentence using Abrazo

Los abrazo antes del partido.

I hug them before the game.

16. Tipo

Meaning Tipo literally means dude, but it’s only used to refer to strangers.

Sentence using Tipo

Quién es este tipo?

Who is this dude?

17. Güey

Meaning Guey is the informal term for dude/tipo in Mexico.

Sentence using Guey

Güey, tienes que trabajar.

Dude, you need to work.

18. Amor

Meaning Amor literally means love, but you can also use it as a nickname for your loved ones like “darling” in English.

Sentence using Amor

Te quiero, mi amor.

I love you, my love.

19. Gente

Meaning Gente literally means people.

Sentence using Gente

El local rebosaba de gente.

The place was full of people.

20. Suave

Meaning The English translation of Suave is smooth, but Spanish speakers also use it to mean “cool”.

Sentence using Suave

Cristiano Ronaldo es muy suave.

Cristiano Ronaldo is very cool.

21. Zarpado

Meaning Zarpado is another Spanish slang word for cool. It’s mostly used in Argentina.

Sentence using Zarpado

¿Fuiste al partido? ¡Zarpado!.

Did you go to the game? Cool!

22. Bella

Meaning Bella means beautiful in Spanish. This word means the same in the U.S. and in Central America & South America.

Sentence using Bella

Ella es bella.

She is beautiful.

23. Tronco

Meaning Tronco is used to refer to familiar dudes casually. It’s another word like tipo but used only for friends or acquaintances.

Sentence using Tronco

Tronco, vamos a bailar.

Dude, let's dance.

24. Regalo

Meaning Regalo means gift in Spanish.

Sentence using Regalo

Tengo un regalo para ti.

I have a gift for you.

25. Vacaciones

Meaning Vacaciones literally means vacation.

Sentence using Vacaciones

Voy a ir de vacaciones.

I am going on a vacation.

26. Playa

Meaning In Spanish, playa means beach.

Sentence using Playa

Estoy en la playa.

I am on the beach.

27. Preciosa

Meaning Preciosa in Spanish means precious.

Sentence using Preciosa

Eres preciosa.

You are precious.

28. Sonreîr

Meaning Sonreîr means smile.

Sentence using Sonreîr

Tu sonrisa es preciosa.

Your smile is precious.

29. Fiesta

Meaning Fiesta means party. This word is pretty common amongst Americans as well.

Sentence using Fiesta

¿Dónde es la fiesta?:

Where is the party?

30. Poco

Meaning Poco literally means little.

Sentence using Poco

Sé muy poco español.

I know very little Spanish.

31. Loco

Meaning   Loco means crazy. This word is also quite popular in English. You might have also heard this word in the song “Un poco loco” from the movie called “Coco.” Interestingly, loco also means dude in Spanish-speaking countries like Cuba, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Ecuador.

Sentence using Loco

Tú estás un poco loco.

You are a little crazy. If you want to know more cool Spanish words, watch this video.

FAQs  

What are some beautiful Spanish words?

Amor, bailar, preciosa, bella, beso are some of the coolest Spanish words. Amor means love, bailar means dance, preciosa means precious, bella means beautiful, and beso means kiss.

How do you say cool in Mexican slang?

The Mexican slang for “cool” is chido.

What does Guay mean in Spanish slang?

Guay means “idiot” or “dumb” in Mexico.

What does Venga mean?

Venga means come on in Spanish.

Conclusion

Dear readers, Spanish is a beautiful language. Even if you aren’t visiting Spain anytime soon, still learning Spanish is worth the time. I hope you liked the cool Spanish words. If you have any other words in mind, feel free to add them in the comment section.