oh
The English phrase "oh" is expressed in Portuguese as oh.
oh is used as an interjection to express surprise.
Meaning: expression of surprise (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Brazil, Poxa may be used instead of oh to express surprise or disappointment. Similarly, Gente may be used in parts of Brazil to express surprise or disappointment.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, poxa is a shortened version of poxa santa, which was originally a way to avoid saying the word 'God' in a profane way.
- In many Portuguese-speaking-speaking contexts, the spelling of the interjection changes to Ó when used to call someone's attention or to emphasize a point.
- The interjection Eita! is a very common way to express sudden surprise or to react to something unexpected happening in person.
Examples in context
- Oh, o que é isto?Oh, what is this?This sentence is useful for asking what something is.Tatoeba #8057925 by MacGyver, translation #33021 by orcrist
- Oh, aquela sou eu!Oh, that's me!This sentence is useful for identifying oneself in a photo or situation.Tatoeba #2680724 by alexmarcelo, translation #2679055 by Hybrid
- Oh, eu sinto muito.Oh, I'm so sorry.This sentence is useful for expressing sympathy.Tatoeba #3448606 by piterkeo, translation #3447148 by CK
- Ah! Eu não sabia disso.Oh! I didn't know that.
- Ah sim, compreendo completamente.Oh yes, I fully understand.
- Ó céus, o que aconteceu?Oh heavens, what happened?
- Xi, esqueci meu celular em casa.Oh, I forgot my phone at home.
- Xi, cuidado para não escorregar!Oh, be careful not to slip!
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Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are looking at a surprise gift on the table.
- MarianaOh, que surpresa maravilhosa!Oh, what a wonderful surprise!
- FelipeFicou feliz com o presente, Mariana?Are you happy with the gift, Mariana?
- MarianaOh, sim, eu adorei!Oh, yes, I loved it!
- FelipeQue bom que você gostou.I'm glad you liked it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
