What is the Spanish word for "ahem"?

Learn how to say "ahem" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ahem

Spanish

em

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Examples of how to use "ahem" in Spanish

English
Saying ahem might get their attention.
Spanish
Decir em, puede llamar su atención.
English
Ahem, may I ask a quick question?
Spanish
Em, ¿puedo hacer una pregunta rápida?
English
She cleared her throat and said, ahem, politely.
Spanish
Ella aclaró su garganta y dijo, em, cortésmente.
English
Ahem, the meeting will start in five minutes.
Spanish
Em, la reunión comenzará en cinco minutos.
English
He whispered ahem to get her attention quietly.
Spanish
Él susurró em para llamar su atención en silencio.

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