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They do play an important part in every language. Sometimes whole words are just too much and then interjections come in handy. The good thing about them is that they are very often international and from the intonation you know exactly if you should stay or run.
Here is a little list of interjections you should know for getting around.

(* = familiar, ** = very familiar, *** = vulgar, R = plain rude, Lit. = Literally)

¡Ah!/¡Ajá! (*) I understand.

¡Anda! (*) Good heavens! Surprise.

¡Noo! (*) No! I don't believe it.

Mmm ... (*) I'm thinking.

¡Ojalá! (*) I wish
Ojalá haga sol. I wish it would be sunny. Or someone may say 'I hope you win the lottery', and you reply ¡Ojalá! The etymology is quite interesting as it comes from the Arabic law šá lláh, meaning 'If Allah wishes'.

¡Guau! (*) Wow! That's great!

¡Cuidado! / ¡Ojo! (*) Watch out!

¿Qué?/¿Eh? (*) I don't understand.

¡Ay! (*) Ouch! That hurts.

¡Pufff...!/¡Uf! (**) Yuck, yuck (smell).

¡Puag! (**) Yuck, yuck (taste).

¡Caray!/¡Caramba! (*) Blimey!



ArgumentEating/DrinkingFriends/FamilyGirls and boys
Going outGood and badHealthInterjections
MoneyMoodsPlay up/Play downReligious terms
Special meaningsSocietySwearing Technology

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