Aah (en. Ah)

/ah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
Expression used to denote surprise, delight, or acknowledgment.
Aah, what a surprise to see you here!
Aah, ¡qué sorpresa verte aquí!
Sound produced when feeling relief or satisfaction.
Aah, that bed is so comfortable.
Aah, esa cama es tan cómoda.
Interjection that denotes understanding or comprehension.
Aah, now I understand what you meant.
Aah, ahora entiendo lo que querías decir.

Etymology

The expression comes from a phonetic representation of sounds of satisfaction or astonishment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aah of relief
Expression used when feeling relief after a concern.
aah de alivio
aah of happiness
Sound emitted when feeling profound joy.
aah de felicidad
aah of surprise
Sound emission that reflects an unexpected discovery.
aah de sorpresa

Related Words

surprise
Feeling of wonder at the unexpected.
sorpresa
satisfaction
State of being content with what one has.
satisfacción
astonishment
Feeling of great surprise.
asombro

Slang Meanings

Expression of pleasure used in informal contexts.
Aah, that sounds great!
¡Aah, eso suena genial!
Popular interjection among young people when they see something impressive.
Aah, look at that sports car.
Aah, mira ese coche deportivo.