A young character pausing mid-sentence with a finger on their chin, indicating deep thought or hesitation.

uh

/oo/

InterjectionA1

uh?filler word while thinking,um?filler word while hesitating

Also:er?British English equivalent

📝 In Action

Uh... no estoy seguro de la respuesta.

Uh... I'm not sure of the answer.

¿Puedes ayudarme? — Uh, sí, claro, ¿qué necesitas?

Can you help me? — Um, yeah, of course, what do you need?

Necesito comprar... uh... pan, leche y huevos.

I need to buy... uh... bread, milk, and eggs.

Word Connections

Synonyms

eh (eh / um)
este (um / like (filler word))

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Uh' as a Filler Word

'Uh' is a sound you make when you need a moment to think before you speak. It's like saying 'um' or 'uh' in English and signals to the listener that you're about to say something.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Overusing Filler Words

Mistake: "Quiero... uh... ir... uh... al cine... uh... contigo."

Correction: Using 'uh' is natural, but using it too much can make you sound hesitant. Try pausing silently sometimes to sound more confident.

⭐ Usage Tips

Sounding Natural

Don't be afraid to use 'uh' or similar sounds like 'eh' or 'este' when you're speaking. It's a normal part of conversation and can actually make you sound more like a native speaker.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: uh

Question 1 of 1

When would you most likely say 'uh' in a conversation?

📚 More Resources

Words that Rhyme with uh

tú

luz

azul

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it bad to use 'uh' when speaking Spanish?

Not at all! Using filler words like 'uh' is a natural part of speaking any language. While you don't want to use them in every sentence, using them occasionally makes your speech sound more authentic and less robotic.

Are 'uh' and 'eh' the same?

They are used in the same way, as a sound to fill a pause. Some people tend to use one more than the other, but they mean the same thing. You can use whichever feels more natural to you.