Spanish Conversation · Level 111
59 words
Spanish word
bah
Pronunciation
IPA/ba/
Meaning
- interjectionhmph
Example
Qué tontería, bah.
What nonsense, hmph.
More examples
¡Bah, no me importa!
Hmph, I don't care!
Core concept
Short dismissive snort.
Common phrases
bah, no me importa
Hmph, I don't care
bah, qué exageración
hmph, what an exaggeration
Similar words
qué va: Forceful verbal denial conveying strong disagreement or disbelief.
pff: Soft audible puff or hiss expressing light exasperation or disbelief.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para expresar desdén o desprecio breve, usada para mostrar que algo no merece atención.
Word origin
An onomatopoeic interjection that imitates a brief nasal exhalation of disdain and appears independently or through contact in several languages such as Italian and English.
Usage tips
- Marks brief contempt or dismissal and is usually kept short and low in polite company because length or volume makes it sound rude.