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"Vale" is a form of "vale", an interjection which is often translated as "okay". "Ah" is a form of "ah", an interjection which is often translated as "ah". Learn more about the difference between "vale" and "ah" below.
vale(
bah
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leh
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (agreed)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. okay
Vayamos a cenar fuera. - Vale.Let's go out for dinner. - Okay.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. voucher
Nos dieron un vale para un desayuno gratuito.They gave us a voucher for a free breakfast.
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ah(
ah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ah
¡Ah, qué lástima que no vengas!Ah, what a pity you're not coming!
b. oh
¡Ah! ¡Qué increíble sorpresa!Oh! What an incredible surprise!
c. aw
¡Ah! Creo que perdí mi reloj.Aw! I think I lost my watch.
2. (used to express interrogation)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. what
¿Ah? No entendí.What? I didn't get it.
b. eh
¿Ah? ¿Qué dijiste?Eh? What did you say?
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