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"Yum" is an interjection which is often translated as "ñam ñam", and "yuck" is an interjection which is often translated as "puaj". Learn more about the difference between "yum" and "yuck" below.
yum(
yuhm
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to indicate that something is delicious)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. ñam ñam (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
This soup is extremely delicious! Yum!¡Esta sopa está muy rica! ¡Ñam ñam!
b. mmm (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Yum! Mom made bean tacos.¡Mmm! Mamá hizo tacos de frijoles.
yuck(
yuhk
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to express disgust)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. puaj (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
You're ordering pig's feet? Yuck!¿Vas a pedir patitas de cerdo? ¡Puaj!
b. guácala (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I found a hair in my soup. Yuck!Encontré un pelo en mi sopa. ¡Guácala!
