casual
¿Qué hubo?
Literal meaning: "What was there?"
What's happening / What's up
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What does it mean?
¿Qué hubo? (often shortened to ¿Quiubo? or ¿Quiubas?) is another very Colombian greeting. It's slightly more informal than ¿Qué más? and carries a warm, friendly tone.
How to use it
Very common in casual settings. Shortened to "¿quiubo?" in fast speech.
Example sentences
Hey, what's up man?
¡Ey, qué hubo parce!
What's happening with you?
¿Qué hubo con vos?
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