adjective
General Slang
Chido
/ˈtʃi.ðo/ · adjective · informal
Mexican slang for 'cool,' 'awesome,' or 'sweet.'
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Definitions
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Cool, great, or awesome — the all-purpose Mexican word of approval for anything you like.
“That jacket is super chido.”
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Describes a person who is decent, kind, or easygoing — a good vibe to be around.
“Her brother's really chido, he helped us move for free.”
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Used as a one-word reaction meaning 'nice' or 'sweet' when someone shares good news.
“You got the job? Chido, congrats!”
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Chido In A Sentence
The party last night was so chido, best one all year.
Está bien chido that you came all this way.
New phone is chido but the battery dies fast.
Origin & Usage
Mexican Spanish slang of uncertain origin, possibly from Romani or Caló dialect. In wide casual use since at least the mid-20th century and a staple of Mexican youth speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'chido' mean?
It means 'cool' or 'awesome' in Mexican Spanish. It works for objects, news, and people alike.
Is 'chido' only used in Mexico?
It's most strongly Mexican but understood across much of Latin America thanks to Mexican media.
What's the female form?
'Chida' for feminine nouns, 'chidos' or 'chidas' for plural.
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