How to Say "duh" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “duh” is “po” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Sí, po! Vamos a la playa.
Yes, of course! Let's go to the beach.
Ya, po, apúrate que el bus ya viene.
Come on, then, hurry up because the bus is coming.
Si yo te dije que no, po.
Well, I already told you no.
A Shortened Version
This word is a shortened version of 'pues.' In Chile, people often cut the ends off words, and 'pues' simply became 'po' over time.
Sentence Placement
You almost always find this word at the very end of a short sentence or a command to give it extra punch or flavor.
Using it outside of Chile
Mistake: “Using 'po' while speaking with someone from Mexico or Spain.”
Correction: Use 'pues' instead. While they will understand you, 'po' is uniquely Chilean and might sound confusing or like you are imitating an accent in other countries.
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