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eh

/eɪ/ /ɛ/

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verb

Decir eh

To use the interjection eh

Examples :

""He eh'd, trying to get my attention during the class discussion." "

Él dijo «eh», tratando de llamar mi atención durante la discusión en clase.

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adjective

Mediocre, regular

(predicative only) Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.

Examples :

"My French fries were eh."

Mis papas fritas eran regulares.

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interjection

¿Eh?, ¿verdad?

Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

Examples :

"These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?"

Estos perritos calientes están bastante buenos, ¿eh?

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interjection

¿Eh?, ¿Cómo?

In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said. Compare what, pardon.

Examples :

""You want me to do what with the report, eh?" "

¿Qué quieres que haga con el informe, eh?

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interjection

¿Eh?

An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker

Examples :

""Mom, the school play is next week, eh?" "

¿Mamá, la obra de la escuela es la semana que viene, eh?

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interjection

Eh, bah

Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

Examples :

""My mom asked if I wanted pizza for dinner, I said, 'Eh, I don't really care.'" "

“Mi madre preguntó si quería pizza para cenar, y dije: 'Eh, realmente no me importa'.”

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