how lovely
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oh

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"How lovely" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué bonito", and "oh" is an interjection which is often translated as "oh". Learn more about the difference between "how lovely" and "oh" below.

how lovely(

hau

luhv

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (how beautiful)

a. qué bonito

How lovely! The roses are in bloom.¡Qué bonito! Las rosas están en flor.

b. qué precioso

How lovely is that necklace on you.Qué precioso te queda ese collar.

2. (how plesant)

a. qué agradable

How lovely it is to sit down for a while.Qué agradable es sentarse por un rato.

b. qué encantador

How lovely that everyone was able to come tonight.Qué encantador que todos pudieran venir esta noche.

c. qué precioso

Have you seen the view from your room? - Yes. You can see the mountaintop. How lovely!¿Has visto la vista desde tu habitación? - Sí. Se puede ver la cima de la montaña. ¡Que precioso!

oh(

)

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

1. (used to express surprise)

a. oh

Did you know there were going to be fireworks tonight? - Oh? No, I didn't.¿Sabías que iba a haber fuegos artificiales esta noche? - ¡Oh! No, no lo sabía.

b. vaya

Oh! What a pleasant surprise to see you here!¡Vaya! ¡Qué sorpresa tan agradable verte aquí!

c. ah

Oh! I get it now. The TV won't turn on because it's not plugged in!¡Ah! Ya entendí. ¡La tele no se enciende porque no está enchufada!

2. (used to express pain)

a. ay

Oh! That's hot.¡Ay! Eso está caliente.

3. (used to call attention)

a. eh

Oh, sir, you're stepping on my shoe!¡Eh, señor! Me está pisando.

4. (used to express disbelief)

a. en serio