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"Ay" is a form of "ay", an interjection which is often translated as "ow". "Dios mío" is a form of "Dios mío", a phrase which is often translated as "my God". Learn more about the difference between "ay" and "Dios mío" below.
ay(
ay
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ow
¡Ay! ¡Acabas de pisarme el pie!Ow! You just stepped on my foot!
b. ouch
¡Ay! ¡Cómo duele!Ouch! That really hurts!
a. oh dear
¡Ay! Me han robado todo.Oh dear! All my things have been stolen.
b. jeez
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡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).
masculine noun
a. cry
Su ay se oyó en todo el recinto.His cry could be heard everywhere.
b. moan
De repente, el perro soltó un ay de dolor.All of a sudden, the dog let out a painful moan.
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Dios mío(
dyohs
 
mee
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oh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my God
¡Dios mío, lo hemos perdido todo!My God! We've lost everything!
b. oh my God
¡Dios mío! ¡La casa está ardiendo!Oh my God! The house is on fire!
c. oh God
¡Dios mío! No me acuerdo de nada de lo que estudié, voy a suspender el examen.Oh God! I don't remember anything I studied. I'm going to fail the exam.
a. my God
¡Dios mío, cómo has cambiado! La última vez que te vi eras solo un niño.My God! Haven't you changed! The last time I saw you, you were just a kid.
b. good God
¡Dios mío, qué vista tan espectacular!Good God! What a spectacular view!
c. God
¡Dios mío, esa sandía es enorme!God! That watermelon is huge!
d. my goodness
¡Dios mío, estás guapísima con ese vestido!My goodness! You look really beautiful in that dress!
a. my God
Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
b. dear God
Dios mío, escucha las súplicas de este tu siervo y concédele el perdón de sus pecados.Dear God, listen to the pleas of your servant and grant him forgiveness for his sins.
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