ahhh
/a/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ahhh" is expressed in Spanish as ahhh.
How do you pronounce it?
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What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse ahhh with the informal expression ¡Uff!, which is used to convey relief, exhaustion or frustration.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use ¡Ahhh! as a reaction to something spicy, but the accompanying gesture is often a rapid fanning of the mouth with the hand.
- In Spanish, the exclamation ¡Ah! is often paired with ya, as in ¡Ah, ya!, to mean 'Oh, I see' or 'I get it now'.
- The expression ¡Ahhh! can be used sarcastically in Spanish to mock someone who has finally understood something obvious, much like 'Oh, now you see'.
Examples in context
- ¡Ahhh! Sentir que una cerveza se filtra por cada poro de mi ser. Sí, nada supera una cerveza fría después del trabajo.Ahhh! Feel that beer seep into every fiber of my being. Yep, nothing beats a cold one after work.This sentence shows how to express satisfaction when enjoying a cold beer.Tatoeba #1714386 by teskmon, translation #63057 by papabear
- ¡Ah! Por fin encontré las llaves.Ah! Finally, I found the keys.
- ¡Uff! ¡Qué calor hace hoy!Ugh! It's so hot today!
- ¡Ahhh, por fin terminó la semana!Ahhh, finally the week is over!
- Ahhh, qué alivio quitarse los zapatos.Ahhh, what a relief to take off these shoes.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are relaxing on the sofa after a long day.
- Javier¡Ahhh, este sofá es tan cómodo!Ahhh, this sofa is so comfortable!
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier, te lo mereces.You're right, Javier, you deserve it.
- JavierMe siento mucho mejor ahora.I feel much better now.
- SofíaQué bueno que estés descansando.I'm glad you are resting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
