uh-huh
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uh-huh(
uh
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huh
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to express affirmation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. ajá (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
So you're free on Friday? - Uh-huh. Why?¿Así que estás disponible el viernes? - Ajá. ¿Por qué?
b. anjá (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Do you work tomorrow? - Uh-huh.¿Mañana trabajas? - Anjá.
2. (colloquial) (used to insist)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. que sí
I got a 100 on the exam. - No you didn't! - Uh-huh! I'll show you!Saqué un 100 en el examen. - ¡Qué va! - ¡Qué sí! Te lo enseño!
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