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Central American Spanish
Mae
Used when greeting a friend or expressing camaraderie in casual settings.
Literal Meaning
Dude
Actual Meaning
Friend - Costa Rica
Examples in Context

Ey, mae, ¿cómo has estado?

Mae, ¿quieres ir al cine esta noche?

No te preocupes, mae, todo va a salir bien.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Use 'mae' casually when greeting friends; it's similar to saying 'dude' or 'man' in English.
  • 2Say 'mae' when you want to create a relaxed atmosphere or show camaraderie among friends.
  • 3In Costa Rica, calling someone 'mae' doesn't imply any insult; it's a friendly term.
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