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A somewhat exasperated (good-natured) "Wow"

A somewhat exasperated (good-natured) "Wow"

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In English, I often say "Wow" (in a good-natured way) when I'm exasperated by someone. Is there a comparable word in Spanish?

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updated Nov 29, 2012
posted by 11swisha
Hi, welcome to the forum! - rac1, Nov 29, 2012
Wow in England is for positive surprise: Wow, you look fantastic! - annierats, Nov 29, 2012

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updated Nov 29, 2012
posted by QFour
also "ufff" - QFour, Nov 29, 2012
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Wow would not cut it. We tend to swear. And the list of possible words to use in your situation is never-ending.

updated Nov 29, 2012
posted by francobollo
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Personally I like 'ayayay'

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updated Nov 29, 2012
posted by Kiwi-Girl
I liked her too , a very agreeable young thing , a Queenslander with a stutter. - ray76, Nov 29, 2012
¡ayayay! ;) - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 29, 2012