Phrase: Um pues!

Question

I just had a question about this particular phrase. There are a lot of discussions online about the singular use of the word pues as a filler or Spanish equivalent of: um..., hmm..., or well... However, I often hear my Spanish speaking friends use the phrase "Um pues" as more of an exclamation. Like if they are saying "Really?!" to whoever they're speaking to. However, I know I could be totally off and just misinterpreting them. Any help as to what this phrase means would be great as I hear it often.

Thanks!

Why not ask your friends what it means ? - ray76, May 21, 2017

Answer 1

Hello!

This link might be the answer to your question with vocabulary and its uses. Pues

If you have any questions about vocabulary and its uses, in the future, do your research.

Hope this helps.

Regards!

Answer 2

It is sort of like: "yeah, well." I don't use either the Spanish or the English expression much, but I have heard them. It's more common among teens and twenties, I believe, and some older folks without education.

Um, pues, like you know I hate it when someone gets "best answer" without giving others a chance participate. - Daniela2041, May 21, 2017

You get my vote for elucidation. - NKM1974, May 21, 2017

I agree, Dani but that's nearly always the questioner's fault for being too quick to choose best answer without giving people sufficient time to respond! - FELIZ77, May 21, 2017