¡Ostras!
¡Ostras!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to express surprise or irritation) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. 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
¡Ostras! ¿Qué tengo que hacer para que alguien me sirva aquí?Jeez! What do I need to do to get served around here?
b. Geez! (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Ostras! No te vas a comer todo eso, ¿verdad?Geez! You're not going to eat all that, are you?
c. Good grief! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Ostras! ¡Qué mala suerte tengo!Good grief! I have such bad luck!
d. Blimey! (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Ostras! ¡Se me olvidó que la tarea era para hoy!Blimey! I forgot the homework was due today!
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