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"Yay!" is an interjection which is often translated as "¡Hurra!", and "yippee" is an interjection which is often translated as "yupi". Learn more about the difference between "Yay!" and "yippee" below.
Yay!(
yey
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ¡Hurra! (colloquial)
We won! Yay!¡Ganamos! ¡Hurra!
b. ¡Yupi! (colloquial)
Dad is taking us to the movies! Yay!¡Papá nos lleva al cine! ¡Yupi!
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yippee(
yih
-
pi
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
a. yupi
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
You won first prize. - Yippee!Ganaste el primer premio. - ¡Yupi!
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