General
qué padre
What does qué padre mean?
An exclamation of approval or delight, 'how cool!' or 'awesome!'
"¡Conseguí boletos para el concierto! ¡Qué padre!"
Origin
Mexican Spanish; from slang 'padre' (cool).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'qué padre' mean?
It's an exclamation of approval meaning 'how cool!' or 'awesome!'
Why does 'padre' (father) mean cool?
In Mexican slang 'padre' functions as an adjective meaning great or cool, unrelated to its literal 'father' meaning.
How do you intensify 'qué padre'?
Say '¡qué padrísimo!' for 'super cool!' or 'awesome!'
How do you use 'qué padre'?
Use it to react to good news, e.g. '¡Conseguí boletos! ¡Qué padre!' ('I got tickets! How cool!').
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