Olalla (en. Olalla)

/oˈla.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression of joy or enthusiasm.

People shouted olalla when they won the match.

La gente gritó olalla al ganar el partido.

It is used to express satisfaction on certain occasions.

Olalla, what good food!

Olalla, ¡qué buena comida!

The term originates from colloquial expressions in Spain, used to express joy.

Olalla and let’s dance!

Invitation to celebrate and enjoy.

¡Olalla y a bailar!

Olalla, what a surprise!

Expression of positive astonishment.

Olalla, qué sorpresa

joy

A state of mind that manifests as joy.

alegría

enthusiasm

Intensity of joy or interest in something.

entusiasmo

celebration

Act of celebrating an event.

celebración

Expression of jubilation in festive contexts.

At the party, everyone let out an olalla at the start of the music.

En la fiesta todos soltaron un olalla al inicio de la música.

A cheer to encourage someone.

We were so excited that every time I ran, we shouted 'olalla!'

Estábamos tan emocionados que cada vez que corría, gritábamos '¡olalla!'