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 Padre
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
Llevan 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.