whoa

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "woah."
whoa(
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. vaya
Whoa! I certainly didn't expect that!¡Vaya! ¡Eso sí que no me lo esperaba!
b. uy
Whoa! But what are you doing here?¡Uy! ¿Pero qué haces tú aquí?
a. guau
Whoa! That's some dress she's wearing.¡Guau! ¡Vaya vestido lleva puesto!
b. ah
Whoa! Look at that motorbike! I'd love one like that.¡Ah! ¡Mira esa moto! A mi me encantaría tener una así.
a. basta
Whoa! No more rice. That's plenty for me.¡Basta! No me sirvas más arroz. Esto es ya más que suficiente.
b. un momento
Whoa! Hold on. Are you sure we have enough time to do this?¡Un momento! Espera. ¿Estás segura que nos va a dar tiempo a hacerlo?
a. ay
Whoa! Why'd she react like that? I didn't say anything.¡Ay! ¿Por qué reaccionó así? Si yo no dije nada.
b. uy
Whoa! Are you OK? That looked like a bad fall.¡Uy! ¿Estás bien? Esa fue una mala caída, ¿no?
a. hola
Whoa! Long time no see!¡Hola! ¡Cuánto tiempo!
a. so
The driver shouted "whoa!" and the horses came to a stop.El cochero gritó "¡so!" y los caballos se detuvieron.
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