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Spanish Chunks Library

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Oye, que...

Hey, just so you know... / Listen, just...

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Softens a message or introduces a complaint, reminder, or clarification. Oye, que = hey, the thing is / just so …
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Y eso...

And all that... / And so on... / And stuff...

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Used at the end of a list or statement to imply there's more of the same. Y eso = and …
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O sea

I mean / That is to say

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One of the most common fillers in Spanish. Used to clarify, rephrase, or soften what was just said. Equivalent to …
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Bueno

Well / Right / OK

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Extremely versatile filler. Used to start a sentence, buy thinking time, signal a topic change, or express reluctant agreement. Tone …
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Pues

Well / So / Then

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A core Spanish discourse marker. Used to open a response, express hesitation, connect ideas, or simply fill a pause. Very …
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Eh

Right? / Eh / You know

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Used at the end of statements to seek agreement or confirmation, like a tag question. Also used mid-sentence as a …
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A ver

Let's see / Let me see / Come on

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Literally 'to see'. Used to introduce a thought, ask for clarification, or signal you're about to examine something. Can also …
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Hombre

Come on / Look / Wow

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Used by all genders as an exclamative filler. Expresses surprise, mild protest, encouragement, or emphasis. Mujer is the female equivalent …
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Mira

Look / Listen

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Literally 'look'. Used to draw attention before making a point, giving an explanation, or expressing mild disagreement. Oye and escucha …
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Vamos

Come on / I mean / Let's go

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As a filler, vamos softens or reinforces what was just said. It can mean 'I mean', 'anyway', or 'come on' …
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