Guau (en. Wow)

/ɡwau/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Exclamation that imitates the barking of a dog.
The dog barked: wow, wow.
El perro ladró: guau, guau.
Colloquial expression that indicates surprise or admiration.
Wow! How beautiful is that painting!
¡Guau! ¡Qué hermosa es esa pintura!

Etymology

Onomatopoeia that imitates the sound of a dog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wow, what a surprise
Expression that indicates surprise at something unexpected.
Guau, qué sorpresa
Wow, I love it
Expression that indicates admiration or liking for something.
Guau, me encanta
Wow, that's incredible
Comment on something astonishing.
Guau, eso es increíble

Related Words

wow
Similar expression in English that also indicates surprise.
wow
amazing
That causes astonishment or admiration.
asombroso
incredible
That is hard to believe or extraordinary.
increíble

Slang Meanings

Usage to emphasize surprise in everyday situations.
Wow, I can't believe you won the contest.
Guau, no puedo creer que hayas ganado el concurso.
Expression to show admiration towards a person or thing.
Wow, that movie was amazing.
Guau, esa película fue impresionante.