Why Do Chileans Say Po

Po = from the word ‘pues’ (well) and is just used for emphasis when speaking. Buena onda = cool / great. Fome = boring. Polola/pololo = girlfriend / boyfriend (and poloeando = dating)

How do Chileans say cool?

3. Bacán – Cool. Bacán is another one that’s used in pretty much any casual Chilean conversation. Well, as long as there’s something ‘cool’ to talk about.

How do you say dude in Chilean?

The most used slang word in the entirity of Chile is ‘weón‘. This can be used to call someone dude, mate, fool, idiot, jerk, or even more offensive terms!

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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