oh

[/oʊ/]

interjection

ó, oh, ai

1. An exclamation used to express surprise, wonder, pain, or sudden realization

Oh! I didn't see you there!

Ó! Não te vi aí!

2. An exclamation used to draw attention or to emphasize a statement

Oh, what a beautiful day!

Que dia lindo!

3. An exclamation expressing disappointment or sadness

Oh no, I forgot my keys!

Ai não, esqueci minhas chaves!

4. An exclamation used in casual conversation to acknowledge understanding

Oh, I see what you mean.

Ah, entendi o que você quer dizer.

NYC Slang

yo, aw

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ó, ai, ah

Most common usage; 'ó' for surprise, 'ai' for disappointment, 'ah' for understanding

Portugal

ó, ui, ah

Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, but 'ui' may also be used for surprise or pain

Oh my goodness - Meu Deus!

Oh well - Tudo bem, deixa para lá

Oh no! - Ai não!, Que horror!

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