oh

BrE /əʊ/ AmE /oʊ/

interjection en → es

1 SURPRISE/SHOCK A1

used to show surprise, shock, or sudden realization

¡oh!

  • Oh! I forgot my keys.

    ¡Oh! Olvidé las llaves.

2 PAIN A1

used to show that you are in pain or discomfort

¡ay!

  • Oh, my head hurts.

    Ay, me duele la cabeza.

3 SADNESS A2

used to show sadness or disappointment

¡ay!

  • Oh, I'm so sad.

    Ay, estoy tan triste.

10 CONFUSION A2

used to show that you are confused or do not understand something

¡eh!

  • Oh, I don't get it.

    Eh, no lo entiendo.

11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A2

used to acknowledge something or someone

¡oh!

  • Oh, it's you.

    Oh, eres tú.

12 APPRECIATION A2

used to show appreciation or gratitude

¡oh!

  • Oh, thank you.

    Oh, gracias.

13 DIALOGUE A2

used in dialogue to show that someone is speaking or thinking

¡oh!

  • Oh, I see what you mean.

    Oh, veo a qué te refieres.

14 SILENCE A2

used to show that someone is silent or thinking

¡oh!

  • Oh... I don't know what to say.

    Oh... No sé qué decir.