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What are typical speech 'fillers' in spanish?

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often, when speaking in english we use fillers in speech. Examples are:

  • umm, - ah, - ur, - uh huh, - eh etc.
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updated Oct 9, 2011
posted by GabriellaMonique

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Pues, vale, are two that spring to mind. I hear them quite a lot in Catalunya

Pues, no lo se. Vale, pues, vamos

updated Oct 9, 2011
edited by lagartijaverde
posted by lagartijaverde
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En Méjico se oye en la calle "este".

updated Oct 9, 2011
posted by bomberapolaca
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You should be able to find a whole list of them if you google the term "muletillas." You could also have a look at some of the previous threads on the subject:

?Like....ummm...uhhh...errrr

?A question about non-essential words and phrases

?Wordless oral communication

?My Mexican friend always calls me "este." What exactly is he saying when he uses that word?

updated Oct 9, 2011
posted by Izanoni1
Great links! - lagartijaverde, Dec 28, 2010
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este....bueno....pues....e...... are all tipical discourse markers in Spanish grin They are used in all countries and dialects

updated Oct 9, 2011
posted by AngelinaG
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"Es que" is another one.

updated Oct 9, 2011
posted by TheSilentHero