Quiá (en. Maybe)

/kiˈa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Interjection used to express astonishment or disbelief.
Wow! I can't believe that happened.
¡Quía! No puedo creer que haya pasado eso.
Word used in colloquial language to grab someone's attention.
Quía, come here for a moment.
Quía, ven aquí un momento.

Etymology

From Latin 'quid' meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Quía, how is that possible?
It expresses surprise at an incredible situation.
Quía, ¿cómo es posible?
Wow, I can't believe it!
It is used to express disbelief.
¡Quía, no puedo creerlo!
Quía, that's unexpected.
It indicates surprise at something that was not expected.
Quía, eso es inesperado.

Related Words

surprise
Feeling of astonishment at something unexpected.
sorpresa
disbelief
Inability to believe something.
incredulidad
astonishment
Feeling of wonder or surprise.
asombro

Slang Meanings

Expression of astonishment among friends.
Quía, that was awesome.
Quía, eso estuvo genial.
Way to call someone in an informed situation.
Quía, come here, I need to talk to you.
Quía, ven acá, necesito hablar contigo.