Eh (en. Hey)

/eh/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
It is used to get attention or express disbelief.
Eh, are you listening?
Eh, ¿estás escuchando?
Used to soften a statement or ask for the listener's opinion.
I don't know, eh, maybe we should think about it more.
No sé, eh, tal vez deberíamos pensarlo más.
It expresses doubt or uncertainty.
Eh, I'm not sure that's right.
Eh, no estoy seguro de que eso sea correcto.

Etymology

It comes from the English 'eh', used in similar contexts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Eh, what do you think?
Used to ask for someone's opinion.
Eh, ¿qué te parece?
Eh, wait a moment.
Used to ask for patience.
Eh, espera un momento.
Eh, can you help me?
It's used to request direct help.
Eh, ¿me ayudas?

Related Words

hello
Greeting used to attract attention.
hola
good
Word used to start a conversation or assert something.
bueno
clear
Used to seek consensus or agreement.
claro

Slang Meanings

Tone of indifference or apathy.
He came and did it, eh, without enthusiasm.
Vino y lo hizo, eh, sin ganas.
Way to express surprise.
Eh, I can't believe I did that.
Eh, no puedo creer que hecho eso.