Thread: Chabon

So I was at work and used the word "chabon" and my boss got offended. Is this a derogatory word in Spanish? I thought it meant dude.

Es una palabra bastante informal no la usaría en el trabajo menos si estás hablando con un superior. Sería como llamarlo "Pibe", "nene" pero suena un poco más "rudo".

Originally Posted by amayo

So I was at work and used the word "chabon" and my boss got offended. Is this a derogatory word in Spanish? I thought it meant dude.

What would be a similar English word for Chabon, any clue?

yeah, "Chabón" is a very informal word

I don't know a similar for "Chabon", I think "Punk" but is very offensive.

Oh okay, I thought it was more like dude then punk. So it does have a negative connotation... opps!! I guess I owe my boss an apology.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by amayo

Oh okay, I thought it was more like dude then punk. So it does have a negative connotation... opps!! I guess I owe my boss an apology.

Thanks!

Well, I don't think it'd be as offensive as punk, but would you call your boss dude in the States? I don't think so, unless you worked at a surf shop or something... dude.

la expresion "chabon" es como medio marginal o jerga?
y por cierto seria "chavon" o "chabon" ?

Originally Posted by danield

la expresion "chabon" es como medio marginal o jerga?
y por cierto seria "chavon" o "chabon" ?

Es "chabón". No sé si guardará relación con el término español "chaval", que significa "muchacho".

En cualquier caso, su uso es coloquial pero no diría que marginal en absoluto.

Este disco es MUY recomendable: Sumo - After chabón

Originally Posted by martin_g

Well, I don't think it'd be as offensive as punk, but would you call your boss dude in the States? I don't think so, unless you worked at a surf shop or something... dude.

Yeah you´re right. You´ve gota be on cool cat to get away with calling your boss dude and work in an office.