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¡Ay!
Used primarily to express physical pain or sudden distress. It can also show sympathy or minor annoyance depending on the tone.
Examples in context
¡Ay! Me duele mucho el pie.
Ouch! My foot hurts a lot.
¡Ay! Olvidé las llaves en casa.
Ouch! I forgot the keys at home.
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