General
achís
What does achís mean?
An exclamation of surprise or puzzlement, like 'oh gosh' or 'huh?'.
"¡Achís! ¿Dónde dejé mis llaves?"
Origin
Mexican onomatopoeic interjection of surprise.
Frequently asked questions
What does achís mean?
It's a Mexican exclamation of surprise or puzzlement, roughly 'oh gosh!' or 'huh?'.
Is achís a real word?
It's an informal onomatopoeic interjection rather than a formal dictionary word, but it's widely used in casual Mexican speech.
How do you use achís?
You blurt it out when caught off guard, e.g. '¡Achís! ¿Dónde dejé mis llaves?' — huh?! where did I leave my keys?
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