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"Ah" is a form of "ah", an interjection which is often translated as "ah". "Muy" is an adverb which is often translated as "very". Learn more about the difference between "ah" and "muy" below.
ah(
ah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ah
¡Ah, qué lástima que no vengas!Ah, what a pity you're not coming!
b. oh
¡Ah! ¡Qué increíble sorpresa!Oh! What an incredible surprise!
c. aw
¡Ah! Creo que perdí mi reloj.Aw! I think I lost my watch.
2. (used to express interrogation)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. what
¿Ah? No entendí.What? I didn't get it.
b. eh
¿Ah? ¿Qué dijiste?Eh? What did you say?
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muy(
mwee
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. very
El hotel era muy caro.The hotel was very expensive.
b. really
La casa de Marta es muy grande. - Sí, es enorme.Marta's house is really big. - Yes, it's huge.
a. too
Es muy joven para beber tanto.He is too young to drink so much.
a. highly
Es un profesor muy respetado.He is a highly respected teacher.
b. greatly
El médico era muy querido por su familia.The doctor was greatly loved by his family.
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