bah
“bah” means “bah” in Spanish (expressing dismissal).
bah, whatever
Also: oh please, pfft
📝 In Action
¡Bah! No te preocupes por eso, no es importante.
A1Bah! Don't worry about that; it's not important.
¿Dijo que ganaría? ¡Bah! Siempre dice lo mismo.
A2He said he would win? Oh please! He always says the same thing.
¡Bah!, da igual si llegamos cinco minutos tarde.
B1Whatever, it doesn't matter if we are five minutes late.
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Quick Quiz: bah
Question 1 of 3
If your friend says '¡Bah!' after you tell them you're worried about a tiny scratch on your car, what are they likely saying?
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📚 Etymology▼
This is an onomatopoeic word, which is a fancy way of saying it was created to imitate a sound—specifically the sound of someone exhaling or blowing air in a dismissive way.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bah' rude?
It can be! It literally means you are dismissing what someone else said. Use it with friends when joking around or dismissing a minor problem, but avoid it if someone is sharing something serious.
How do I pronounce it?
Exactly like the English 'bah.' It rhymes with the Spanish words 'va' or 'da.' Just a short 'b' sound followed by an open 'ah' sound.
Can I use it to say 'no'?
Not exactly. It's not a direct replacement for 'no,' but it is a way to say 'I don't agree' or 'I don't think that's true' in a very informal way.