General
buena onda
What does buena onda mean?
Describes a person, place, or situation with good vibes or a friendly attitude.
"Tu prima es bien buena onda."
Origin
Literally 'good wave'; 'onda' (wave/vibe) from 1960s-70s counterculture slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does buena onda mean?
It means 'good vibes' or describes a cool, friendly person — 'es buena onda' means 'they're really nice'.
How do you use buena onda?
Say 'qué buena onda' to mean 'how cool' or 'que buena onda eres' to tell someone they're great.
What's the opposite of buena onda?
'Mala onda' — bad vibes, or an unpleasant, mean person.
Where does buena onda come from?
It literally means 'good wave'; 'onda' (vibe) comes from 1960s–70s Mexican counterculture slang.
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