ach
/at͡ʃ/from spelling rules
ach is a Spanish phrase.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, ¡Ay, qué bronca! is an informal way to express frustration or annoyance.
How do you pronounce it?
/atʃ/
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are trying to open a stubborn jar.
- LucíaNo puedo abrir este frasco.I can't open this jar.
- JavierDámelo, yo lo intento.Give it to me, I'll try.
- Lucía¡Ach, se rompió la tapa!Ach, the lid broke!
- JavierNo te preocupes, Lucía.Don't worry, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
