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¡Vaya!

Wow! / Well! / Gosh!

Exclamations & Reactions
Notes & Usage:

A highly flexible exclamation. Can express surprise, mild disappointment, irony, or admiration. Tone and context determine the exact meaning.

See It in Context

¡Vaya, no esperaba verte aquí!

Wow, I didn't expect to see you here!

—Se canceló el vuelo. —¡Vaya!

—The flight was cancelled. —Well!

¡Vaya coche más bonito tienes!

Wow, what a beautiful car you have!