What is the Spanish word for "wow"?

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

English

wow

Spanish

guau

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Alternative translations of "wow"

vaya
caramba
¡oh!
¡guau!

Examples of how to use "wow" in Spanish

English
Why did you say wow just now?
Spanish
¿Por qué dijiste wow justo ahora?
English
Wow, that sunset looks beautiful tonight.
Spanish
Guau, esa puesta de sol se ve hermosa esta noche.
English
Wow I did not expect that result.
Spanish
Vaya, no esperaba ese resultado.
English
Wow, your new shoes are very stylish.
Spanish
Guau, tus zapatos nuevos son muy elegantes.
English
Wow the movie was better than I thought.
Spanish
Vaya, la película fue mejor de lo que pensé.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "wow" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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