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Spanish Chunks Library

Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Exclamations & Reactions 57 chunks

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¡Dios mío!

Oh my God! / Good Lord!

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A strong exclamation of shock, surprise, or dismay. Used in both religious and secular contexts. Intensity varies greatly with tone.

¡Qué fuerte!

That's intense! / Wow! / That's crazy!

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Colloquial reaction to something surprising, shocking, or hard to believe. Can be positive or negative. Very common among younger speakers.

¡Qué vergüenza!

How embarrassing! / What a disgrace!

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Expresses embarrassment on behalf of oneself or someone else, or moral outrage at a shameful situation. Context determines which sense …

¡Venga ya!

Come on! / No way! / Give me a break!

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Expresses disbelief, impatience, or dismissal. Similar to anda ya but slightly more forceful. Very common in Spain across all age …

¡Qué rabia!

How frustrating! / That's so annoying! / What a pain!

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Expresses frustration, anger, or annoyance at a situation. Rabia literally means rage but in this context signals strong frustration rather …

¡Enhorabuena!

Congratulations!

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The standard Spanish word for congratulations. Used for achievements, weddings, births, promotions, and any good news. Felicidades is also common.

¡Ánimo!

Cheer up! / Come on! / You can do it!

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Used to encourage someone who is struggling, sad, or facing a challenge. Equivalent to 'cheer up', 'hang in there', or …

¡Qué lástima!

What a pity! / What a shame! / Too bad!

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Very similar to qué pena. Expresses sympathy or mild regret. Slightly more formal than qué pena in some regions but …

¡Qué barbaridad!

Good grief! / How outrageous! / Unbelievable!

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Expresses shock, outrage, or disbelief at something excessive or unreasonable. Can be used for genuinely outrageous things or to exaggerate …

¡Vaya por Dios!

Oh dear! / For goodness' sake! / What a shame!

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Expresses resignation, mild annoyance, or sympathy at an unfortunate situation. Less intense than dios mío. Common among older speakers.