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buenazo means awesome — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 22, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

buenazo

adjective • /[bweh-NA-so]/

awesome

Example:

Ese plan está buenazo.

That plan is awesome.

🧠 What does buenazo mean?

Buenazo is an informal adjective used primarily in Mexico to express that something is exceptionally good, fantastic, or awesome. It is an intensified form of the adjective bueno (good) and carries a strong sense of enthusiasm and approval. It can be used to describe people, objects, experiences, or situations that are highly satisfying or impressive. While its literal translation is 'very good,' 'awesome' captures the idiomatic strength and positive connotation more effectively in English.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Esta fiesta está buenaza!
    This party is awesome!
  • Tu nuevo coche es buenazo, me encanta.
    Your new car is awesome, I love it.
  • El concierto de anoche estuvo buenazo.
    Last night's concert was awesome.
  • Él es un amigo buenazo, siempre me ayuda.
    He is an awesome friend, he always helps me.
  • Nos comimos unos tacos buenazos.
    We ate some awesome tacos.

💡 Did You Know?

The suffix -azo in Spanish is often used to intensify adjectives, indicating a greater degree of the quality described. For example, 'problemón' means a big problem, and 'trabajazo' means a lot of work or a great job. In the case of 'buenazo', it signifies a significantly enhanced level of 'goodness'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "buenazo"

Synonyms: genial, increíble, fantástico, chido (Mexico), padre (Mexico)
Opposites: malísimo, terrible, horrible

🔍 See more mexican slang words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'awesome' in Spanish?
In Mexican slang, 'buenazo' or 'buenaza' is a common way to say 'awesome'. More generally, other translations for 'awesome' can include 'genial', 'increíble', or 'fantástico'.
How do you pronounce 'buenazo' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'buenazo' is: bweh-NAH-soh. The emphasis is on the second syllable, 'NA'. The 'b' is soft, similar to the English 'v' sound when between vowels, but at the beginning of a word, it's more like a distinct 'b'.
How do you use 'buenazo' in a sentence?
'Buenazo' is used as an adjective after a noun to describe its exceptional quality. For example: 'La película fue buenaza' (The movie was awesome). Remember that it needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, so you would use 'buenaza' for feminine nouns.
What is the English translation of 'buenazo'?
The most common and contextually appropriate English translation for 'buenazo' is 'awesome'. It can also be translated as 'great', 'fantastic', or 'super'.
Does 'buenazo' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'buenazo' does change for gender and number to agree with the noun it modifies. The masculine singular is 'buenazo', the feminine singular is 'buenaza', the masculine plural is 'buenazos', and the feminine plural is 'buenazas'.
Is 'buenazo' common in everyday Spanish?
'Buenazo' is very common in everyday informal Spanish, particularly in Mexico. It is a widely understood and frequently used term among Spanish speakers in that region. It is less common in more formal contexts or in regions outside of Mexico.
Does 'buenazo' have slang or double meanings?
While 'buenazo' is a slang term, its primary meaning is straightforwardly positive: 'awesome' or 'very good'. It does not typically carry negative slang or double meanings in standard usage.
Is 'buenazo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
'Buenazo' is predominantly a Mexicanism, meaning it is most commonly used and understood in Mexico. While speakers in other parts of Latin America might understand it, it is not as widespread or as commonly used as other regional expressions for 'awesome'. In Spain, other slang terms would be preferred.

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