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Mexico slang
Cool, awesome
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
Mexico
Formality
Informal.
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chido means Cool, awesome. It is best read as mexico slang associated with Mexico.
"chido" means Cool, awesome. In Mexico, the nuance may be more specific.
"Tu tenis están bien chidos."
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
'Ugh' / 'no way' — disappointment or disbelief
Work, a job, or a gig
'Dude' / 'man' — the most common way Mexican friends address each other
'For real?' / the honest truth
'No way!' / 'you're kidding!'
'What's up?'
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