Olé (en. Olé)

/o'le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
Expression of joy or approval in festive situations.
The audience applauded and exclaimed: Hooray!
El público aplaudió y exclamó: ¡Olé!
Used in contexts of art and culture, particularly in flamenco.
When the dancer finished his performance, people shouted: Hooray!
Cuando el bailaor terminó su actuación, la gente gritó: ¡Olé!
Interjection to encourage someone or something.
Hooray! Let's win the game!
¡Olé! ¡Vamos a ganar el partido!

Etymology

From old Spanish, related to the word 'aló' and of Arabic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bravo to you!
An expression to praise someone in a special way.
¡Olé tú!
Cheers to life!
A phrase that celebrates life and its enjoyment.
¡Olé la vida!
Hooray and hooray!
Reinforcing a feeling of joy or approval.
¡Olé y olé!

Related Words

applause
Denotation of recognition and approval through the sound of hands.
aplausos

Slang Meanings

Used to cheer on a group during celebrations.
During the party, everyone shouted 'olé' to the rhythm of the music.
Durante la fiesta, todos gritaban 'olé' al ritmo de la música.
An expression of enthusiasm among friends.
When someone tells a funny joke, you can hear a 'olé' among the laughter.
Cuando alguien cuenta un chiste gracioso, se escucha un 'olé' entre risas.