Spanish word

oh

Pronunciation

IPA/o/

Meaning

  • interjectionoh

Example

¡Oh! Ya veo.

Oh, I see.

Illustration for oh (oh)

More examples

¡Oh, no lo sabía!

Oh, I didn't know!

Core concept

Short interjection signaling attention or a mild reaction to new information.

Common phrases

  • oh, claro

    Oh, of course

  • oh, vale

    Oh, okay

  • oh, entiendo

    Oh, I see

Similar words

ah: Short exclamation of sudden realization or comprehension.
anda: Brief exclamation of surprise and quick astonishment.
hala: Short, emphatic exclamation of strong surprise.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa sorpresa ligera, comprensión repentina o atención ante una noticia o idea.

Word origin

From Latin o, originally a call or exclamation, the Spanish form adds a written h while preserving the same brief exclamatory function.

Usage tips

  • In speech the h is not pronounced, so oh sounds like English 'oh', and it often precedes a short comment after a comma.

Other meanings

  • ahinterjection

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