Spanish word

yupi

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝupi/

Meaning

  • interjectionyippee

Example

¡Yupi! Conseguí entradas para el concierto.

Yippee, I got tickets for the concert.

Illustration for yupi (yippee)

More examples

Al abrir el regalo, exclamó ¡yupi!

When he opened the gift, he exclaimed yippee!

Core concept

Person grinning and raising both arms in a cheer.

Common phrases

  • exclamar yupi

    exclaim yippee

  • soltar yupi

    let out yippee

Similar words

hurra: Short shout celebrating a success or good result.
bravo: Short shout praising someone's action or performance.
olé: Short, forceful shout expressing strong admiration or applause.
yey: Short, playful exclamation of mild joy and excitement.

Definition in Spanish

Expresión breve y coloquial de júbilo o satisfacción ante algo que sale bien, usada en situaciones informales y familiares.

Word origin

Borrowed from English 'yippee,' yupi adapts that exclamation to Spanish spelling and pronunciation and functions as a brief colloquial cry of joy.

Usage tips

  • This interjection is very casual and often sounds childlike, so it may be inappropriate in formal situations or with elders where expressions like '¡Qué bien!' are more suitable.

Other meanings

  • hoorayinterjection
  • woo-hoointerjection

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