Chilean Customs Chileans tend to appreciate formalities, so always greet a Chilean with a Buenas días or Buenas tardes. When two women, or a man and a woman, greet each other in a social setting, they do so with one kiss on the right cheek.

How do you say hi in Chilean?

Wena on its own can mean “ok,” “good,” or “hi.”

How do you greet someone in Chile?

The abrazo is the most common greeting among friends and family. This consists of a handshake and a hug. Among family and friends they are not so close to, they will simply give a kiss on the right cheek.

How do you say good morning in Chile?

Good morning - Buenos días.

Is usted used in Chile?

While some Latin countries such as Argentina have virtually dropped the usted verb form except in the most formal of occasions, Chileans use the usted form habitually. Waiters, doormen, strangers, and any new business associate should be greeted with usted until you become better acquainted.

How do you say good bye in Chile?

In Chile, chao is the standard farewell. In Spain, where adios (with a religious etymology as goodbye, the same as Italian addio and French à Dieu, meaning to God in English) is the common expression, people can use chao as an original way of saying goodbye.

Is WEON a bad word?

Weon/weona - This is classified as a slang, bad word but the way people use it it basically means dude/person.