How to say “wow! (Mexico interjection)” in Spanish
“Wow! (Mexico interjection)” in Spanish is híjole (EE-hoh-leh).
- Spanish
- híjole
- Say it
- EE-hoh-leh
- Note
- Can express surprise, dismay or hesitation.
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Mexican slang with meanings and register
The other words in step 3 of Mexican Spanish Words.
- la chambajob (Mexico informal) · lah CHAHM-bah
- el chavoyoung person (Mexico informal) · el CHAH-boh
- el cuatefriend (Mexico informal) · el KWAH-teh
- el escuinclekid (Mexico informal) · el ehs-KWEEN-kleh
- chidocool (Mexico informal) · CHEE-doh
- padregreat (Mexico informal) · PAH-dreh
- óralecome on! (Mexico interjection) · OH-rah-leh
- ahoritaright now or soon (Mexico) · ah-oh-REE-tah
- la lanamoney (Mexico informal) · lah LAH-nah
Questions about híjole
How do you say “wow! (Mexico interjection)” in Spanish?
“Wow! (Mexico interjection)” in Spanish is híjole. Can express surprise, dismay or hesitation.
How do you pronounce híjole?
Say it EE-hoh-leh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: EE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does híjole mean in English?
In English, híjole means “wow! (Mexico interjection)”.
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