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"Oh no" is a form of "oh no", an interjection which is often translated as "ay no". "What happened" is a form of "what happened", a phrase which is often translated as "qué pasó". Learn more about the difference between "oh no" and "what happened" below.
oh no(
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no
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. ay no
I can't go out tonight because I have to work. - Oh no! We'll miss you!No puedo salir esta noche porque tengo que trabajar. - ¡Ay no! ¡Nos harás falta!
a. ah no
Did you know I got a promotion? - Oh no, I didn't know! Congratulations!¿Sabías que me ascendieron? - ¡Ah no, no lo sabía! ¡Felicidades!
what happened(
wuht
hah
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pihnd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. qué pasó
Valentin wouldn't tell exactly me what happened, but I could tell that whatever it was, it was bad.Valentín no me quiso decir exactamente qué pasó, pero sabía que fuera lo fuera, era malo.
b. lo que pasó
What happened happened, and it's too late to turn back now.Lo que pasó pasó, y ya es tarde para dar marcha atrás.
