¡Épale!

¡Épale!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (used to call someone's attention)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. Hey!
¡Épale! ¡Cuidado con el escalón!Hey! Watch your step!
2. (used to express surprise)
Regionalism used in El Salvador
(El Salvador)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. Wow!
¡Épale! ¡Mírate qué alta estás!Wow! Look at you! How tall you are!
3. (used to express encouragement)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in El Salvador
(El Salvador)
a. Come on!
¡Épale! ¡No abandones ahora! Estamos cerca de la cima.Come on! Don't give up now! We're near the top!
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