guay
gwa-ee
📝 In Action
¡Qué guay es tu camiseta nueva!
A2Your new T-shirt is so cool!
Hemos ido a la playa y el día ha sido súper guay.
B1We went to the beach and the day was super great/awesome.
¿Vamos al cine? ¡Guay!
B1Shall we go to the cinema? Cool!
El concierto estuvo muy guay, la banda tocó genial.
B2The concert was really cool; the band played brilliantly.
💡 Grammar Points
Always the Same
Unlike most Spanish adjectives, 'guay' does not change its ending based on whether the noun is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural. It's always 'guay'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form
Mistake: "La gente es muy guaya. (Trying to make it plural/feminine)"
Correction: La gente es muy guay. (Keep it simple! It never changes its form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Enthusiasm
Use '¡Qué guay!' by itself as a quick, enthusiastic reaction, similar to saying 'Awesome!' or 'Cool!' in English.
Regional Check
While universally understood, this word sounds most natural when speaking Spanish from Spain. In Latin America, words like 'chévere', 'bacán', or 'chido' are more common.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: guay
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'guay'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'guay' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
No. While people generally understand it, 'guay' is strongly associated with Spain. If you are in Latin America, using 'chévere,' 'chido,' or 'bacán' will sound more natural.
How do I make 'guay' stronger?
You can use intensifiers like 'muy guay' (very cool), 'súper guay' (super cool), or 'mega guay' (mega cool) to emphasize your approval.