che
word
/ˈtʃeɪ/
chay
/ˈtʃeɪ/
chay
Definition
An informal slang word from Argentina, used to get someone's attention or to call a friend, similar to 'hey' or 'dude' in English.
Usage & Nuances
Strongly associated with Argentine Spanish, rarely used elsewhere. Highly informal; don't use in formal situations. Most natural with friends or when informally calling someone's attention, similar to 'hey', 'mate', or 'dude'.
Spanish: che (término coloquial argentino para llamar la atención o dirigirse a alguien) - colega - amigoPortuguese (BR): che (expressão usada na Argentina para chamar a atenção) - cara - amigoPortuguese (PT): che (expressão argentina para chamar a atenção) - amigo - páChinese (Simplified): 切（阿根廷俚语，用于引起注意或称呼朋友）Chinese (Traditional): 切（阿根廷俚語，用於引起注意或稱呼朋友）Hindi: चे (अर्जेंटीना की बोली में ध्यान आकर्षित करने या दोस्त को संबोधित करने के लिए)Arabic: تشي (لفظ أرجنتيني شائع للمناداة أو لجذب الانتباه إلى شخص ما)Bengali: ওই - দোস্তRussian: эй - приятельJapanese: おい - ねえVietnamese: này - bạn ơiKorean: 야 - 친구야Turkish: hey - dostUrdu: اوئے - دوستIndonesian: hei - bro
Example Sentences
I saw che at the café yesterday, chatting with some friends.
natural
Hey, che, do you have a minute?
natural
That’s so typical, che always forgets his keys!
natural
Che, are you coming with us?
basic
What's up, che?
basic
Che, look at this!
basic