General
bacano
What does bacano mean?
Something (or someone) cool, fun, or impressive; also a person skilled at hard things. Feminine 'bacana'.
"Esa película estuvo bien bacana."
Origin
Colombian, Venezuelan, and Caribbean Spanish slang for 'cool' or 'great.' One theory links it to 'bacán,' possibly from Italian immigrant slang in the River Plate region; the exact path is disputed.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bacano' mean?
It's Colombian and Caribbean slang for 'cool,' 'awesome,' or 'great.' It works for things, events, and people.
Where is 'bacano' used?
Mainly Colombia, Venezuela, and parts of the Caribbean. Other regions use 'chido' or 'chévere' instead.
What's the female form?
'Bacana' for feminine nouns and to describe a cool woman.
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