Válgame (en. Help me)

/ˈbalɡame/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
Expression used to manifest surprise or desperation.
Oh my! I can't believe that happened.
¡Válgame! No puedo creer que haya pasado eso.
Phrase that expresses a call for divine help.
Help me, I need to solve this problem.
Válgame, ayúdame a resolver este problema.
Commonly used in situations of astonishment at something extraordinary.
Oh my, what an impressive spectacle!
Válgame, ¡qué espectáculo más impresionante!

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'valere,' meaning 'to be worth,' and has transformed into an exclamation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

God help me
Expression of surprise or indignation.
Válgame Dios
Holy help me
Similar phrase invoking a religious figure to emphasize astonishment.
Válgame la Santa
Heaven help me
Expression that denotes surprise at unexpected events.
Válgame el cielo

Related Words

to be worth
To have value or importance.
valer
astonishment
Feeling of surprise.
asombro

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to indicate disbelief.
Oh my, I can't believe you failed the exam!
¡Válgame, no puedo creer que hayas perdido el examen!
Informal usage to draw attention to something shocking.
Oh my, look what just happened on TV.
Válgame, mira lo que acaba de pasar en la tele.