mah

BrE /mɑː/ AmE /mæ/

interjection en → es

1 EXPRESSION OF SURPRISE [intransitive] B2

used to express surprise, often in a mild or slightly ironic way

¡vaya!, ¡qué sorpresa!

  • Mah, I didn't expect to see you here.

    ¡Vaya!, no me esperaba verte aquí.

2 EXPRESSION OF DISBELIEF [intransitive] B2

used to express disbelief or skepticism

¡no lo creo!

  • Mah, I don't believe you.

    ¡No lo creo!, no te lo trago.

3 EXPRESSION OF AGREEMENT [intransitive] B2

used to express agreement or acceptance of a situation, often with resignation

bueno, vale

  • Mah, if that's what you want.

    Vale, si eso es lo que quieres.

4 EXPRESSION OF CONFUSION [intransitive] B2

used to express confusion or uncertainty

¡no entiendo!

  • Mah, I don't get it.

    No entiendo, no capto.

5 EXPRESSION OF DISAPPOINTMENT [intransitive] B2

used to express disappointment or frustration

¡qué decepción!

  • Mah, I was hoping for better.

    Qué decepción, esperaba algo mejor.

6 EXPRESSION OF RESIGNATION [intransitive] B2

used to express resignation or acceptance of a difficult situation

bueno, vale la pena intentarlo

  • Mah, it's worth a try.

    Vale, vale la pena intentarlo.

7 EXPRESSION OF DISTRUST [intransitive] B2

used to express distrust or suspicion

¡no me lo creo!

  • Mah, I don't trust him.

    No me lo creo, no confío en él.

8 EXPRESSION OF INDIFFERENCE [intransitive] B2

used to express indifference or lack of concern

me da igual

  • Mah, it doesn't matter to me.

    Me da igual, no me importa.