General
suave
What does suave mean?
Cool or great; a smooth, positive descriptor.
"¡Ese mural está bien suave!"
Origin
From 'suave' (smooth/soft), extended to 'cool'.
Frequently asked questions
What does suave mean as slang?
As slang it means cool, smooth, or great. Calling something 'bien suave' is saying it is really nice.
Is slang suave different from the normal word?
It builds on standard Spanish 'suave' (smooth or soft) and extends that into a positive way of saying something is cool.
How do you use suave?
Use it to praise something, as in '¡Ese mural está bien suave!' (That mural is really cool!).
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