Spanish word

uy

Pronunciation

IPA/uj/

Meaning

  • interjectionoh

Example

¡Uy, se me olvidó la llave!

Oh, I forgot the key!

Illustration for uy (oh)

More examples

¡Uy, qué susto!

Oh, what a fright!

Core concept

A short gasp of realization.

Common phrases

  • uy, qué susto

    Oh, what a fright

  • uy, perdón

    Oh, sorry

  • uy, qué bien

    Oh, that's great

Similar words

vaya: Concise exclamation of mild surprise at an unexpected situation.
oh: Subtle interjection showing mild surprise.
anda: Rapid, surprised exclamation reacting to an unforeseen occurrence.
ay: Sharp, brief cry of acute pain.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa sorpresa ligera o el darse cuenta de un descuido.

Word origin

An imitative interjection related to ay that functions as a brief exclamation for light surprise or noticing a small mistake.

Usage tips

  • Often followed immediately by a brief explanation, and lengthening the vowel raises the sense of surprise.

Other meanings

  • oopsinterjection

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