Che Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtʃeɪ/

chay

UK

/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 - amigo
• Portuguese (BR): che (expressão usada na Argentina para chamar a atenção) - cara - amigo
• Portuguese (PT): che (expressão argentina para chamar a atenção) - amigo - pá
• Chinese (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 - দোস্ত
• Russian: эй - приятель
• Japanese: おい - ねえ
• Vietnamese: này - bạn ơi
• Korean: 야 - 친구야
• Turkish: hey - dost
• Urdu: اوئے - دوست
• Indonesian: hei - bro

Example Sentences

Che, are you coming with us?

basic

What's up, che?

basic

Che, look at this!

basic

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