¡Oiga!
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¡Oiga!(
oy
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gah
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (formal) (used to call someone's attention; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. Excuse me!
¡Oiga! Se olvida de su gorro, señora. - ¡Ah, gracias!Excuse me! You've forgotten your hat, ma'am. - Oh, thanks!
b. Hey! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Oiga, no puede pasar ahí. Es solo para el personal. ¿No vio el letrero?Hey, you can't go in there. It's personnel only. Didn't you see the sign?
c. Oi! (colloquial) (angrily) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Oiga! ¿Qué hace en mi jardín? ¡Salga ahora mismo!Oi, what are you doing in my garden? Get out now!
2. (formal) (used to ask someone to listen; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. Listen!
¡Suélteme! ¿Quiénes son ustedes? - Oiga, señora, estamos aquí para ayudarle. Somos personal sanitario, así que tranquilícese.Let go of me! Who are you? - Listen, ma'am, we're here to help you. We're paramedics, so calm down.
b. Hold on! (colloquial) (offended)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tal vez su esposo bebió más de la cuenta. - ¡Oiga, señorita, un respeto!Maybe your husband drank one too many. - Hold on, young lady! Show a little respect.
c. Hang on! (colloquial) (offended)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Usted ha dicho que soy un ladrón. - Oiga, que yo no he dicho eso.You said I'm a thief. - Hang on, I didn't say that.
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