ah

used to show surprise, realization, or understanding

¡ah!, ¡oh!

• Ah, I see.
• Ah, yes.

Collocations Ah, now I understand. · Ah, that's right.

• Ah, I see what you mean.

  Ah, ahora entiendo lo que quieres decir.

used to show pain or shock

¡ay!

• Ah, that hurts.
• Ah, what a surprise!

Collocations Ah, it stings. · Ah, I'm shocked.

• Ah, my foot is hurting!

  ¡Ay!, ¡me duele el pie!

used to show confusion or uncertainty

¿eh?

• Ah, what's going on here?
• Ah, I don't get it.

Collocations Ah, this is confusing. · Ah, I'm lost.

• Ah, I don't understand the instructions.

  Ah, no entiendo las instrucciones.