obvio
/ˈobbjo/
The Spanish word for 'duh' is obvio.
obvio is used as a disdainful indication that something is obvious.
Meaning: disdainful indication that something is obvious (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈobbjo/
Did you know?
- The word obvio is derived from the Latin obvius, which originally meant 'lying in the way' or 'meeting by chance'.
- While obvio is common, a very popular slang alternative in Mexico to express 'duh' is the word obvi, which shortens the vowel sound for a more casual, often feminine, tone.
- While obvio is used like 'duh', Spanish speakers often accompany it with a dramatic roll of the eyes or a slight shrug to amplify the disdain.
Examples in context
- Es obvio.It's obvious.
- ¡Pero si es obvio!But it's obvious!
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a very simple math problem.
- Elena¿Dos más dos son cuatro?Two plus two is four?
- DanielEs obvio, Elena.It's obvious, Elena.
- Elena¡No seas tan pesado, Daniel!Don't be so annoying, Daniel!
- DanielSolo digo la verdad.I'm just telling the truth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “duh” translations and entries obvio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries obvio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
