General
wao
What does wao mean?
A Spanglish 'wow' expressing surprise, awe, or admiration.
"¡Wao! No me esperaba eso."
Origin
Anglicism from English 'wow'.
Frequently asked questions
What does wao mean?
It's the Spanglish spelling of 'wow,' expressing surprise, awe, or admiration.
How do you spell wao?
It's written 'wao' and also 'guao,' both pronounced like the English 'wow.'
Where does wao come from?
It's an Anglicism borrowed directly from the English 'wow.'
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