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"Ay" is a form of "ay", an interjection which is often translated as "ow". "Laura" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Laura". Learn more about the difference between "ay" and "Laura" below.
ay(
ay
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
b. jeez (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Ay! Me asustaste.Jeez! You scared me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).