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Ave María
Used when expressing admiration or invoking a blessing in conversation.
Literal Meaning
Hail Mary
Actual Meaning
Exclamation
Examples in Context

¡Ave María! ¿De verdad te pasó eso?

¡Ave María, qué felicidad verte aquí!

¿Tú también? Ave María, esto se está poniendo interesante.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Be mindful of the context; while it's generally used positively, it can also convey exasperation depending on tone.
  • 2Use 'Ave María' to express surprise or disbelief in a light-hearted manner.
  • 3It's common in informal conversations among friends or family, often when reacting to unexpected news or events.
  • 4This phrase is often said with an emotional tone, which emphasizes the speaker's feelings about the situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
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exclamation
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