Hmm (en. Hmm)

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

interjection

Used to express doubt or hesitation.

Hmm, I'm not sure what the correct answer is.

Hmm, no estoy seguro de cuál es la respuesta correcta.

Indicates that someone is thinking or considering something.

Hmm, let me think about it for a moment.

Hmm, déjame pensarlo un momento.

Expression that can denote interest or curiosity.

Hmm, that sounds interesting.

Hmm, eso suena interesante.

Originated as a common vocal expression to denote doubt or contemplation.

hmm, maybe

Suggests a possibility without commitment.

hmm, quizás

hmm, interesting

Indicates that something has caught attention.

hmm, interesante

hmm, I don’t know

Expresses uncertainty about an answer.

hmm, no lo sé

doubt

Uncertainty or lack of conviction.

duda

reflection

The process of thinking carefully about something.

reflexión

consideration

The act of thinking carefully about something.

consideración

Used to indicate that something is suspicious.

Hmm, that doesn’t sound quite right.

Hmm, eso no suena del todo bien.

Used playfully to play with words.

Hmm, did I tell you I have a new project?

Hmm, ¿te dije que tengo un nuevo proyecto?