Ah (en. Ah)

/ah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
Expression of surprise or admiration.
Ah! I didn't know you were coming.
¡Ah! No sabía que venías.
Indicates understanding or recognition.
Ah, I understand what you mean now.
Ah, ya entiendo lo que quieres decir.
Way to express slight pain or complaint.
Ah, my head hurts.
Ah, me duele la cabeza.

Etymology

From Latin 'ah' as an expression of emotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ah, yes
Expression that indicates acceptance or agreement.
ah, sí
ah, of course
Indicates that something has been understood.
ah, claro
ah, how nice
Expression of satisfaction or happiness.
ah, qué bien

Related Words

interjection
Word that expresses an emotion or reaction.
interjección
surprise
Feeling provoked by something unexpected.
sorpresa
understanding
Action of understanding or grasping something.
comprensión

Slang Meanings

Expression of disdain or contempt.
Ah, that doesn't interest me.
Ah, eso no me interesa.
Reaction to something surprising in a humorous context.
Ah, do you think you’re very funny?
Ah, ¿te crees muy gracioso?