English–Spanish

“ahem” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈexem/

Example

Disculpa, ejem, quiero decir algo.

Excuse me, ahem, I want to say something.

Illustration for ejem (ahem)

How to say “ahem” in Spanish

“Ahem” in Spanish is ejem.

Single short throat-clearing sound indicating attention or self-correction.

Full entry for ejem: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ejem

Bueno, ejem, empecemos la reunión.

Well, ahem, let's start the meeting.

Tips for using ejem

  • Repeated audible 'ejem' often reads as impatience or sarcasm, so writers use it sparingly to convey that tone.

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