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"Ay" is a form of "ay", an interjection which is often translated as "ow". "Me muero de hambre" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm starving". Learn more about the difference between "me muero de hambre" and "ay" below.
me muero de hambre(
meh
 
mweh
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roh
 
deh
 
ahm
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breh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
a. I'm starving
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Me muero de hambre. ¿Tienes algo para comer?I'm starving. Do you have anything to eat?
b. I'm starving to death
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Podemos cenar ahora? Me muero de hambre.Can we have dinner now? I'm starving to death.
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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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