How to Say “Owo” in Spanish

OwO
OwO is the Spanish representation of the English emoticon owo, used in online communication to convey a cute or surprised facial expression.

Did you know?

  • While English speakers use it for 'surprised' faces, Spanish users often use owo to mimic the facial expressions of 'furries', a global subculture that uses the emoticon to denote certain animal-like traits.
  • In some Spanish-speaking online circles, OwO is considered distinct from UwU, with the former representing active surprise and the latter representing a state of contentment.
  • In Spanish digital culture, users often use owo to signal a 'kawaii' or highly stylized cute aesthetic, heavily influenced by Japanese anime subcultures rather than Spanish tradition.

Examples in context

  • ¡OwO! Qué lindo es ese gatito.
    OwO! That kitten is so cute.
  • Mira su cara, OwO.
    Look at his face, OwO.
  • Me sorprendió mucho tu mensaje, OwO.
    Your message surprised me a lot, OwO.

Example conversation

Daniel and Sofía are chatting on a messaging app.

  1. Daniel

    ¿Viste el video del perrito? OwO
    Did you see the video of the puppy? OwO
  2. Sofía

    Sí, es demasiado adorable.
    Yes, it is too adorable.
  3. Daniel

    Me hizo mucha ilusión verlo.
    It made me so excited to see it.
  4. Sofía

    A mí también, qué ternura.
    Me too, how sweet.
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