wah

BrE /wɔː/ AmE /wɑː/

interjection en → es

1 EXPRESSION OF SURPRISE [intransitive] B2

an expression of surprise, often used to show shock or disbelief

¡vaya!, ¡qué sorpresa!

Collocations wah, what a surprise

  • Wah! I can't believe it.

    ¡Vaya!, no puedo creerlo.

2 EXPRESSION OF PAIN [intransitive] B1

an expression of pain or discomfort, often used to show that something hurts

¡ay!

Collocations wah, it hurts

  • Wah! That really stings.

    ¡Ay!, eso duele mucho.