ahem

BrE /əhɛm/ AmE /əhɛm/

interjection en → es

1 COUGH/SIGH [intransitive] B1

to make a short, sharp sound to get someone's attention or show that you are about to speak

tos ligera, carraspeo

Collocations ahem before speaking

  • Ahem! Could you please turn off your mobile phone?

    ¡Ahem! ¿Podrían apagar su teléfono móvil, por favor?