Spanish Conversation · Level 86
60 words
Spanish word
interjección
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɾxekˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouninterjection
Example
¿Qué interjección usaste?
Which interjection did you use?
More examples
La interjección de sorpresa resonó en la sala.
The interjection of surprise resounded in the room.
Core concept
Isolated emotional utterance such as an exclamation, sigh, or greeting.
Common phrases
interjección de sorpresa
interjection of surprise
interjección breve
short interjection
Similar words
exclamación: Sudden brief cry or shout that expresses intense feeling or surprise.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra o sonido, a veces no plenamente léxico, que expresa emociones, saludos o reacciones inmediatas y que suele pronunciarse o escribirse de forma aislada.
Word origin
Derived from Latin interiectio meaning 'something thrown between', reflecting that these brief sounds are placed between other words to signal feeling or a reaction.
Usage tips
- Many common interjections (for example ¡ay!, ¡eh!, ¡vaya!) shift meaning with small changes in tone or duration, so the same form can convey surprise, annoyance, or sympathy depending on pronunciation.