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

📅 Published: July 1, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

chido

adjective • /[CHEE-doh]/

cool / awesome

Example:

Tu sombrero está chido.

Your hat is cool.

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🧠 What does chido mean?

Chido is a common Mexican slang word that translates to "cool," "awesome," "great," or "nice." It's used to express approval or admiration for something, and it's similar to words like "cool," "sweet," or "rad" in English. It's an informal word, best used with friends and family. While mainly used in Mexico, you might also hear it in some parts of the US with large Mexican-American communities.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Qué chido coche!
    What a cool car!
  • Esa película estuvo chida.
    That movie was awesome.
  • ¡Chido! Nos vemos mañana.
    Cool! See you tomorrow.
  • Tu nueva guitarra está bien chida.
    Your new guitar is really cool.
  • Es un tipo chido.
    He's a cool guy.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'cool' in Spanish?
There are many ways to say "cool" in Spanish, depending on the context and country. "Chido" is common in Mexico. Other options include "guay" (Spain), "chévere" (some parts of Latin America), "genial," "estupendo," and "fantástico."
How do you pronounce 'chido' in Spanish?
It's pronounced CHEE-doh. The 'ch' is like the 'ch' in "cheese."
How do you use 'chido' in a sentence?
You can use "chido" to describe things, people, or situations. For example: "¡Qué chido está este lugar!" (This place is so cool!), or "Ella es una persona muy chida." (She's a very cool person.).
What is the English translation of 'chido'?
The English translation of 'chido' is 'cool', 'awesome', 'great', or 'nice'.
Does 'chido' change for gender or number?
No, 'chido' stays the same regardless of gender or number. You can use it with masculine, feminine, singular, and plural nouns.
Is 'chido' common in everyday Spanish?
It's very common in everyday speech in Mexico, but less so in other Spanish-speaking countries. It's considered informal slang.
Does 'chido' have slang or double meanings?
While generally meaning "cool," its meaning can vary slightly based on context and intonation. It doesn't have any inherently negative double meanings, but like any slang, it's good to be mindful of your audience.
Is 'chido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
"Chido" is primarily used in Mexico. While understood in other parts of Latin America, it's not as common. In Spain, they'd likely use different words like "guay" or "chévere."

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "chido"

Synonyms: guay, chévere, genial, estupendo, padre, cool
Opposites: feo, aburrido, malo

💡 Did You Know?

While commonly used today, "chido" originally had a somewhat negative connotation, closer to "weird" or "odd." Its meaning evolved over time to become the positive slang we know today.

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