uwu
uwu is a Spanish phrase.
Did you know?
- While used in Spanish digital spaces, uwu is actually an emoticon originating from Japanese internet culture rather than a Spanish word.
- In Spanish digital communication, uwu is often used as a 'softener' to make a request or a correction seem less aggressive or demanding.
- In some gaming communities in Latin America, the expression is used ironically to mock someone being 'too soft' or 'too sensitive'.
Examples in context
- Mi gatita, eres tan uwu.My cat girl, you're so uwu.This example shows how to use uwu to describe a person or pet as being cute.Tatoeba #12033277 by DJ_Saidez, translation #12015785 by Ahha
- ¡Es súper mono!It's super cute!
- Me derrito de ternuraI melt with cuteness.
- Es una moneríaIt's adorable!
- Ese dibujo es muy uwu.That drawing is so uwu.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at photos of a baby panda.
- Lucía¡Mira qué panda tan uwu!Look at such an uwu panda!
- DanielSí, es demasiado tierno.Yes, it's too cute.
- LucíaMe dan ganas de abrazarlo uwu.I feel like hugging it uwu.
- DanielYo también, Lucía.Me too, Lucía.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
