Word of the Day: CHACHI

Ready to sound like a cheerful local or someone who just discovered how fun Spanish can be? Meet: Chachi(pronounced CHA-chee).

🔹 What It Means:
It means awesome. Cool. Groovy. Dope. Whatever your decade of slang, chachi fits right in.
It can also mean nice, beautiful, excellent, or just plain great. You’ll hear it in all kinds of conversations — from a grandma describing her lunch to a teenager talking about a concert.

🔹 Where It Comes From:
Some say it comes from Caló (the Romani language in Spain), others say it’s just one of those words that feel good. Either way, it’s been around for decades — and it’s not going anywhere.

🔹 How People Use It:

😍 Something great:
“La playa estaba chachi.”
(The beach was awesome — truly beautiful and perfect.)

🍤 Good food:
“Ese camarón estaba chachi.”
(That shrimp? Delicious and nicely presented.)

🧘 Good vibes:
“El día fue muy chachi.”
(It was a great day. Good energy, no stress.)

🔹 Real-Life Examples You Might Hear in Costa Adeje:

• “¡Qué chachi tu vestido!”
  (Your dress is so cute — simple but excellent taste.)
• “El hotel tiene una piscina chachi.”
  (The pool is great. Big, clean, and with a sea view!)

🔹 Why Locals Love It:
Because chachi is positive, upbeat, and slightly retro. It’s the kind of word that puts a smile on your face — and makes everyday things sound more fun.

🔹 Sound Like a Local:
Use it instead of “bueno” or “bonito” when something feels a bit extra. Like sunshine after your second café con leche. ☕

✅ Quick Reference:

Expression	Meaning
Todo fue chachi.	Everything went great.
¡Qué chachi!	That’s so cool!
Chachi piruli.	Extra cool (retro version).
Also means:	nice, beautiful, excellent, lovely, amazing

✨ Use chachi when Adeje gives you one of those perfect, sunny holiday moments — the kind that makes you say: “Yes. This.”

🕶️🍍 Bonus if you say it while holding an overpriced smoothie and absolutely no regrets.