What is the Spanish word for "whoa"?

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

English

whoa

Spanish

¡guau!

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Alternative translations of "whoa"

¡frena!
¡alto!
¡para!

Examples of how to use "whoa" in Spanish

English
Say whoa to the horse to make it stop.
Spanish
Di whoa al caballo para que se detenga.
English
Whoa, that roller coaster moved so fast!
Spanish
¡Vaya, esa montaña rusa se movió tan rápido!
English
Whoa, I did not expect that answer.
Spanish
Vaya, no esperaba esa respuesta.
English
Whoa, slow down your bike, please.
Spanish
Vaya, reduce la velocidad de tu bicicleta, por favor.
English
Whoa, this news surprised everyone in class.
Spanish
Vaya, esta noticia sorprendió a todos en la clase.

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