Uh (en. Uh)

/ʌ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

interjection

Expression of doubt or hesitation in conversation.

Uh, I'm not sure what I should do.

Uh, no estoy seguro de lo que debería hacer.

It is used to buy time before responding.

Uh, let me think about that for a moment.

Uh, déjame pensar en eso un momento.

A way to show that one is listening but does not have an immediate response.

Uh, yes, I understand what you're saying.

Uh, sí, entiendo lo que dices.

The origin of 'uh' is related to spoken language and the need to articulate pauses.

uh-huh

Affirmative expression indicating agreement or understanding.

uh-huh

uh-oh

Expression used to indicate that something negative is going to happen or has already happened.

uh-oh

doubt

Uncertainty or lack of security about something.

duda

hesitation

Action of doubting or hesitating before making a decision.

vacilación

interjection

Word or expression used to convey a feeling or reaction.

interjección

A way to express surprise or bewilderment.

Uh, I didn't expect that at all.

Uh, no me esperaba eso en absoluto.

An informal way to show that one doesn't know what to say.

Uh, that's complicated.

Uh, eso es complicado.