How to Say ‘What's up!’ in Mexican Spanish
¡Qué onda!
keh OHN-dah
[keh OHN-dah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: A very Mexican, casual greeting for friends and coworkers you're relaxed with. Skip it with your boss's boss or anyone you'd address as usted.
Phrase Breakdown
Qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used in questions to ask for specific information.
Uso «qué» para hacer una pregunta clara.
I use “what” to ask a clear question.
onda
[OHN-dah]
vibe / thing
Literally 'wave'; in slang it refers to what's going on or the vibe.
¿Qué onda con la fiesta?
What's up with the party?
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