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How to Say "uhm" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “uhm” is “eh” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
InterjectionA2
Hesitating or pausing to think
A young person sitting at a desk, pausing mid-thought, looking upward with a hesitant expression as they gather their thoughts.

Examples

No sé qué película ver... eh... quizás la de comedia.

I don't know what movie to watch... uhm... maybe the comedy.

Te llamo porque, eh, necesito un favor.

I'm calling you because, er, I need a favor.

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