16 Expressions with ¡Qué…!

Hello all! ¿Cómo va todo? Here I bring you some really cool phrases to react to news. It’s highly probable that (almost) all of these phrases are 100 % Argentinian.

These exclamatory sentences can be formed in different ways. One quite common one is by using the word QUÉ + a NOUN or ADJECTIVE.

Have a look:

1. ¡Qué bronca!
   This expression is used to convey anger or frustration. It can be translated as “What a bother!” or “How annoying!”
2. ¡Qué cagada!
   This phrase is an expression of disappointment or frustration. It can be translated as “What a mess!” or “What a pity!”
3. ¡Qué flash!
   This expression is used to describe something surprising, unusual, or unexpected. It can be translated as “What a trip!” or “How trippy!”
4. ¡Qué loco!
   This phrase is used to express amazement, surprise, or disbelief. It can be translated as “How crazy!” or “What a madman!”
5. ¡Qué boludo!
   This expression is used colloquially in Argentina to refer to someone who is considered foolish or silly. It can be translated as “What an idiot!” or “What a dumbass!”
6. ¡Qué zarpado!
   This expression is used to describe something as extreme, amazing, or impressive. It can be translated as “How awesome!” or “What a badass!”
7. ¡Qué copado!
   This phrase is used to express enthusiasm or approval. It can be translated as “How cool!” or “What a great thing!”
8. ¡Qué cagón!
   This expression is used to call someone a coward or to describe someone as afraid or hesitant. It can be translated as “What a chicken!” or “What a scaredy-cat!”
9. ¡Qué afano!
   This phrase is used to express indignation or dissatisfaction when something is too pricey. It can be translated as “What a rip-off!” or “What a scam!”
10. ¡Qué papelón!
    This expression is used to describe an embarrassing or humiliating situation. It can be translated as “What a shame!” or “What a disgrace!”
11. ¡Qué piola!
    This phrase is used in Argentina to express approval, often regarding something cool or nice. It can be translated as “How cool!” or “What a nice thing!”
12. ¡Qué rompepelotas!
    This expression is used to refer to someone who is annoying, bothersome, or a “pain in the neck.” It can be translated as “What a pain!” or “What a nuisance!”
13. ¡Qué buena onda!
    This phrase is used to express positivity or approval. It can be translated as “How cool!” or “What a great vibe!”
14. ¡Qué garca!
    In Argentina, un garca is a cheater, dishonest, or untrustworthy. It can be translated as “What a jerk!” or “What a swindler!”
15. ¡Qué manija!
    If you say or hear this, it means “How pumped!” or “What a rush!”
16. ¡Qué gil!
    There’s no better way to refer to someone as a fool or an idiot than this. It can be translated as “What a fool!” or “What a dumbbell!”

Hope you liked learning this phrases and hope you put some of them down to use soon.

Thanks for reading,

Happy Spanish learning,

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