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"Vaya" is a form of "vaya", an interjection which is often translated as "well". "Valla" is a form of "valla", a noun which is often translated as "fence". Learn more about the difference between "vaya" and "valla" below.
vaya(
bah
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yah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. well
¡Vaya, mira quién ha venido!Well, look who has come!
a. wow
¡Vaya! ¡Qué coche tan chévere se ha comprado!Wow! What a cool car he's bought for himself!
a. oh no
¡Vaya! Se me ha mojado el celular.Oh no! My cellphone got wet.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. go
Vaya al supermercado y compre leche, por favor.Go to the store and buy some milk, please.
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la valla(
bah
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yah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. fence
El jardín tiene mucha privacidad porque tiene una valla alta.The yard is very private because it has a high fence.
a. hurdle
El corredor tropezó contra la última valla y perdió la carrera.The runner tripped on the last hurdle and lost the race.
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