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¡Pucha!(
poo
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chah
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (used to express surprise) (Bolivia) (Peru) (River Plate)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Peru
a. Wow! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Pucha! No me esperaba este regalo para nada.Wow! I didn't expect this present at all!
b. Jeez! (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Pucha! ¿Qué haces aquí? ¿No estabas en Estados Unidos?Jeez! What are you doing here? You were in the States, weren't you?
c. Blimey! (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Pucha! Debe estar lleno de plata para poder comprarse un auto como ese.Blimey! He must be loaded if he can afford a car like that.
2. (used to express annoyance) (Costa Rica) (Honduras) (South America)
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
Regionalism used in Honduras
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. Oh no! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Pucha! Está lloviendo y no podré ir a jugar al parque.Oh no! It's raining so I won't be able to go and play in the park.
b. Shoot! (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Pucha! Pensaba que mi mejor amigo vendría y ahora no puede.Shoot! I thought my best friend was coming and now he can't.
c. Sugar! (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Pucha! Me quedé sin ajo. Ahora no puedo hacer esa receta.Sugar! I've run out of garlic. Now I can't make that recipe.
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