Ay (en. Oh)

/ai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
Expression of pain or complaint.
Oh! My head hurts a lot.
¡Ay! Me duele mucho la cabeza.
Used to express surprise or astonishment.
Oh, what a surprise to see you here!
¡Ay, qué sorpresa verte aquí!
Can indicate compassion or pity.
Oh, poor thing, she is going through a tough time.
Ay, pobre de ella, está pasando por un mal momento.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ahi', which expresses pain or surprise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

oh me
Expression that indicates lament or misfortune.
ay de mí
oh my
Expression of surprise or astonishment.
ay, caramba
oh, oh, oh
Expression of complaint or sorrow.
ay, ay, ay

Related Words

I help
Action of helping.
ayudo
to regret
To express sorrow or pain for something.
lamentar
to sigh
To express tiredness or desire.
suspirar

Slang Meanings

Expression to get someone's attention.
Oh, come here for a moment.
Ay, ven acá un momento.
Used in joking or mocking situations.
Oh, but what happened to you? You’re a disaster!
Ay, ¿pero qué te pasó? ¡Eres un desastre!