Spanish Conversation · Level 169
15 words
Spanish word
olé
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈole/
Meaning
- interjectionbravo
Example
¡Olé! Eso estuvo genial.
Bravo, that was great.
More examples
La multitud coreó olé cuando marcó el delantero.
The crowd chanted 'olé' when the forward scored.
Core concept
A brief shouted cry of admiration at a spectacle.
Common phrases
corear olé
chant 'olé'
soltar olé
shout 'olé'
responder con olé
respond with 'olé'
Similar words
bravo: Exclamation of acclaim normally given with clapping to celebrate a great act.
bien: Brief positive utterance indicating approval of behavior, work, or result.
viva: Spirited chant or shout offered to cheer, salute, or encourage people en masse.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para aplaudir o mostrar admiración por una acción destacada, tanto en espectáculos como entre amigos o en cánticos deportivos.
Word origin
The origin is uncertain; scholars propose influence from Andalusi Arabic vocative yā and local Iberian exclamations, and the word is associated with flamenco and bullfighting.
Usage tips
- Standard Spanish spells it olé and pronounces it oh-LEH, and in conversational use it usually stands alone as an approving shout rather than as part of a sentence.
Opposites
- ¡buu!boointerjection