# 🤯 Interjections ```json <{ "emoji": "🤯", "tagline": "Interjections in Spanish: Quick, vivid expressions.", "description": "Spanish interjections express surprise, joy, anger, sadness, doubt, relief and attention with short exclamations common in everyday speech and quick reactions.", "metadata": { "language-from": "English", "language-to": "Spanish", "level": "A1", "name": "14d3b029" }, "prompts": [ "Interjections" ], "name": "30629970" }> ``` > Spanish interjections express surprise, joy, anger, sadness, doubt, relief and attention with short exclamations common in everyday speech and quick reactions. Interjections are quick words or short phrases that show sudden feelings like surprise, joy, pain, or annoyance. They often appear in speech and writing to give color and immediacy to an utterance. > 🎪 *¡Qué sorpresa ver a ese músico en la plaza!* (What a surprise to see that musician in the square!) --- ## Surprise Surprise interjections register an unexpected event and often come with widened eyes or a quick gasp, useful when something sudden happens at a market or show. > 😮 *¡No me lo esperaba!* (I didn't expect that!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 😲 *¡Madre mía, qué sorpresa!* | My goodness, what a surprise! | | 😯 *¡Vaya, eso sí que no lo vi venir!* | Well, that I didn't see coming! | | 😮‍💨 *¡Caramba!* | Wow! / Goodness! | | 😳 *¡No puede ser!* | It can't be! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "41067371", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which of these interjections from the Surprise category would you use when something completely unexpected happens?", "correct": [ "¡No puede ser!", "¡Vaya!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Qué bien!", "¡Puf!" ], "emoji": "😲", "explanation": "‘¡No puede ser!’ and ‘¡Vaya!’ express shock at unexpected events; ‘¡Qué bien!’ shows joy, and ‘¡Puf!’ expresses disappointment or frustration.", "name": "5b16fea8" }, { "quiz": "41067371", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Select the best Spanish interjection for this sentence: '___, llegaste antes de lo esperado!' (Wow / That’s amazing!)", "correct": [ "¡Guau!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Ay!", "¡Uf!", "¡Bah!" ], "emoji": "😯", "explanation": "‘¡Guau!’ expresses amazement; ‘¡Ay!’ signals pain or sympathy, ‘¡Uf!’ relief, and ‘¡Bah!’ annoyance.", "name": "56925fc0" }, { "quiz": "41067371", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English translation fits best for ‘¡Caramba!’ in a surprising discovery?", "correct": [ "Wow!", "Goodness!" ], "incorrect": [ "Hooray!", "Phew!" ], "emoji": "😮‍💨", "explanation": "‘¡Caramba!’ conveys surprise or mild shock; it’s not a celebration (like ‘Hooray!’) nor relief (like ‘Phew!’).", "name": "6c137e9c" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "72d4121c" }> ``` --- ## Joy Interjections of joy celebrate good news or pleasant discoveries and are common when finding a favorite food stall or meeting a friend unexpectedly. > 🎉 *¡Qué alegría verte aquí!* (What a joy to see you here!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 😄 *¡Qué bien!* | Great! / How good! | | 😍 *¡Guau, qué maravilla!* | Wow, how wonderful! | | 🥳 *¡Olé!* | Hooray! / Well done! | | 😊 *¡Genial!* | Awesome! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "6455aa6b", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Choose the joyful interjection to complete the sentence: '___, conseguimos entradas para el concierto!' (Yay / Awesome!)", "correct": [ "¡Olé!", "¡Genial!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Bah!", "¡No sé!" ], "emoji": "🥳", "explanation": "‘¡Olé!’ and ‘¡Genial!’ express celebration and happiness; ‘¡Bah!’ is dismissive and ‘¡No sé!’ shows doubt.", "name": "50a67c02" }, { "quiz": "6455aa6b", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase fits ‘¡Qué bien!’ when hearing good news?", "correct": [ "Great!", "That’s good!" ], "incorrect": [ "Oh no!", "Whatever." ], "emoji": "😄", "explanation": "‘¡Qué bien!’ expresses positivity; the incorrect options convey disappointment or indifference.", "name": "14a7a2ed" }, { "quiz": "6455aa6b", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which pair are both commonly used for joy rather than other feelings?", "correct": [ "¡Olé!", "¡Guau!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Puf!", "¡Hostia!" ], "emoji": "😊", "explanation": "‘¡Olé!’ and ‘¡Guau!’ celebrate success or wonder; ‘¡Puf!’ expresses frustration and ‘¡Hostia!’ is strong and can be angry or shocked.", "name": "c07e6b1" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "862e474" }> ``` --- ## Sadness Sadness interjections express disappointment, regret, or sympathy and fit moments like a stall closing or missing an event. > 😔 *¡Qué pena que ya no quede pan!* (What a pity there's no bread left!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 😢 *¡Qué pena!* | What a pity! | | 😞 *¡Ay, qué triste!* | Oh, how sad! | | 😿 *¡Puf, qué desgracia!* | Phew, what a misfortune! | | 🙁 *¡Vaya, qué mala suerte!* | Well, what bad luck! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "76207c73", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Pick the interjection that best fits this feeling: '___, no llegamos a tiempo para ver la función.' (What a pity)", "correct": [ "¡Qué pena!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Genial!", "¡Eh!", "¡Uf!" ], "emoji": "😢", "explanation": "‘¡Qué pena!’ expresses sympathy for disappointment; the others signal happiness, attention, or relief.", "name": "3686840b" }, { "quiz": "76207c73", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which interjection would NOT typically be used to express sadness?", "correct": [ "¡Olé!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Ay, qué triste!", "¡Puf!", "¡Qué pena!" ], "emoji": "🙁", "explanation": "‘¡Olé!’ is celebratory; the others all convey disappointment or sympathy.", "name": "69751c4b" }, { "quiz": "76207c73", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase fits ‘¡Puf, qué desgracia!’?", "correct": [ "Phew, what a misfortune!", "Ugh, what bad luck!" ], "incorrect": [ "Hooray!", "Hey!" ], "emoji": "😿", "explanation": "It expresses a resigned reaction to something unfortunate; the incorrect options are for celebration or attention.", "name": "5815bbda" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "76c2a5dd" }> ``` --- ## Anger Anger interjections signal annoyance, frustration, or outrage and are often short and sharp, suitable for when something goes wrong in a busy setting. > 😠 *¡No lo puedo creer, otra vez tarde!* (I can't believe it, late again!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 😤 *¡Bah!* | Bah! / Pfft! | | 😡 *¡Maldita sea!* | Damn it! | | 😒 *¡Qué rabia!* | How infuriating! | | 🤬 *¡Hostia!* | Damn! / Whoa! (strong) | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "333a7bb1", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Choose the interjection that most strongly expresses anger: '___, se arruinó todo.'", "correct": [ "¡Maldita sea!", "¡Hostia!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Uf!", "¡Gracias a Dios!" ], "emoji": "😡", "explanation": "‘¡Maldita sea!’ and ‘¡Hostia!’ can convey strong frustration or outrage; ‘¡Uf!’ is relief and ‘¡Gracias a Dios!’ is gratitude.", "name": "164bb1c" }, { "quiz": "333a7bb1", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which interjection is generally sharper and shorter for annoyance?", "correct": [ "¡Bah!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Qué bien!", "¡Ah!" ], "emoji": "😤", "explanation": "‘¡Bah!’ is a quick dismissive sound; ‘¡Qué bien!’ is positive and ‘¡Ah!’ can be neutral or surprised.", "name": "56d4fede" }, { "quiz": "333a7bb1", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase matches ‘¡Qué rabia!’ when something frustrating happens?", "correct": [ "How infuriating!", "This is so annoying!" ], "incorrect": [ "Great!", "Whoops!" ], "emoji": "😒", "explanation": "‘¡Qué rabia!’ expresses irritation; the incorrect options are praise or mild surprise.", "name": "51f25735" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "4cb67732" }> ``` --- ## Doubt Doubt interjections show uncertainty, skepticism, or reluctance, used when information seems unreliable or when planning is unsure. > 🤔 *¡No sé si eso funcionará!* (I don't know if that will work!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 🤨 *¡No sé!* | I don't know! | | 😕 *¡Pues...!* | Well...! | | 🤷 *¡Quién sabe!* | Who knows! | | 🧐 *¡A ver!* | Let's see! / We'll see! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "6857147", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Pick the interjection that shows uncertainty: '___, llegará a tiempo?' (I’m not sure)", "correct": [ "¡No sé!", "¡Quién sabe!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Olé!", "¡Cuidado!" ], "emoji": "🧐", "explanation": "‘¡No sé!’ and ‘¡Quién sabe!’ express doubt; ‘¡Olé!’ is praise and ‘¡Cuidado!’ is a warning.", "name": "4c7b73f1" }, { "quiz": "6857147", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which interjection might you use when thinking or hesitating?", "correct": [ "¡A ver!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Adiós!", "¡Uf!" ], "emoji": "🤨", "explanation": "‘¡A ver!’ invites checking or considering; ‘¡Adiós!’ is farewell and ‘¡Uf!’ is relief.", "name": "66d56b75" }, { "quiz": "6857147", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase fits ‘¡Pues...!’ when hesitating to answer?", "correct": [ "Well...", "Let’s see..." ], "incorrect": [ "Absolutely!", "Goodbye." ], "emoji": "😕", "explanation": "‘¡Pues...!’ signals hesitation; the incorrect options are certainty or parting words.", "name": "4e29173e" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "45284205" }> ``` --- ## Relief Relief interjections release tension after a worry is resolved, like when a lost item is found or a long line moves quickly. > 😌 *¡Menos mal que apareció mi cartera!* (Thank goodness my wallet appeared!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 😮‍💨 *¡Menos mal!* | Thank goodness! | | 😅 *¡Uf!* | Phew! | | 🙏 *¡Gracias a Dios!* | Thank God! | | 😌 *¡Por fin!* | Finally! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "357d461f", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Choose the relief interjection: '___, lo encontramos al final.' (Thank goodness)", "correct": [ "¡Menos mal!", "¡Gracias a Dios!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Bah!", "¡No sé!" ], "emoji": "😌", "explanation": "Both ‘¡Menos mal!’ and ‘¡Gracias a Dios!’ express relief; the others do not.", "name": "68e14eca" }, { "quiz": "357d461f", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which relief interjection is often just a short breathy sound?", "correct": [ "¡Uf!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Olé!", "¡Vaya!" ], "emoji": "😅", "explanation": "‘¡Uf!’ is a brief sound of relief; ‘¡Olé!’ is praise and ‘¡Vaya!’ can be surprise or irony.", "name": "19277f98" }, { "quiz": "357d461f", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase matches ‘¡Por fin!’ when something finally happens?", "correct": [ "Finally!", "At last!" ], "incorrect": [ "Oops!", "Hey!" ], "emoji": "🙏", "explanation": "‘¡Por fin!’ expresses that a waited-for event has occurred; the incorrect options are for mistake or attention.", "name": "3b706fe1" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "3ca98cc0" }> ``` --- ## Farewell Farewell interjections close conversations with warmth or haste, commonly used at the end of encounters at markets, cafes, or performances. > 👋 *¡Hasta luego, que te vaya bien!* (See you later, take care!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | 👋 *¡Adiós!* | Goodbye! | | 😊 *¡Hasta pronto!* | See you soon! | | ✋ *¡Nos vemos!* | See you! | | 💨 *¡Me voy!* | I'm off! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "9cd3483", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Select the farewell interjection for leaving: '___, nos vemos mañana.'", "correct": [ "¡Adiós!", "¡Nos vemos!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Cuidado!", "¡Uf!" ], "emoji": "👋", "explanation": "‘¡Adiós!’ and ‘¡Nos vemos!’ are common goodbyes; ‘¡Cuidado!’ is a warning and ‘¡Uf!’ relief.", "name": "6a2ab329" }, { "quiz": "9cd3483", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which farewell phrase implies a quick or informal departure?", "correct": [ "¡Me voy!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Gracias!", "¡Eh!" ], "emoji": "💨", "explanation": "‘¡Me voy!’ means ‘I’m off!’ and suggests leaving now; the others are gratitude or attention-getters.", "name": "6383787" }, { "quiz": "9cd3483", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase fits ‘¡Hasta pronto!’?", "correct": [ "See you soon!", "Until soon!" ], "incorrect": [ "Goodbye forever.", "Take care!" ], "emoji": "😊", "explanation": "‘¡Hasta pronto!’ indicates you expect to see the person again soon; it’s not a final goodbye.", "name": "7a23a029" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "50e0e81d" }> ``` --- ## Attention Attention interjections grab notice or warn others, useful for calling someone over or alerting a crowd to a performance or hazard. > ⚠️ *¡Cuidado con el escalón!* (Watch out for the step!) | Spanish Interjection | English Translation | | --- | --- | | ⚠️ *¡Cuidado!* | Careful! / Watch out! | | 📣 *¡Oiga!* | Hey! / Excuse me! | | 🔔 *¡Atención!* | Attention! | | 🗣️ *¡Eh!* | Hey! | <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (watch out) con el escalón, está muy resbaladizo.", "answer": ["Cuidado"], "translation": "Watch out for the step, it's very slippery.", "emoji": "⚠️", "explanation": "‘Cuidado’ warns others about danger or caution." }, { "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (excuse me), ¿puede decirme dónde está la parada?", "answer": ["Oiga"], "translation": "Excuse me, can you tell me where the stop is?", "emoji": "📣", "explanation": "‘Oiga’ is used to get someone's attention politely in Spain; ‘Disculpe’ is also common in other regions." }, { "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (hey), atención: el tren sale en cinco minutos.", "answer": ["Eh"], "translation": "Hey, attention: the train leaves in five minutes.", "emoji": "🗣️", "explanation": "‘Eh’ is an informal way to call attention or get someone to listen." }, { "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which interjection is best for a public announcement to a crowd?", "correct": [ "Atención" ], "incorrect": [ "Olé", "Qué rabia", "Puf" ], "emoji": "🔔", "explanation": "‘Atención’ is used to call a group's focus; the others are emotional reactions not suitable for announcements." } ] }> ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "4b64d80c", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Pick the interjection to warn or get noticed: '___, hay un escalón!' (Watch out!)", "correct": [ "¡Cuidado!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Olé!", "¡Adiós!", "¡Uf!" ], "emoji": "⚠️", "explanation": "‘¡Cuidado!’ warns of danger; the others are praise, farewell, or relief.", "name": "3b27b386" }, { "quiz": "4b64d80c", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which interjection would you use to politely get a stranger’s attention?", "correct": [ "¡Oiga!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Bah!", "¡Ay!" ], "emoji": "📣", "explanation": "‘¡Oiga!’ is polite and common for calling someone; ‘¡Bah!’ is dismissive and ‘¡Ay!’ expresses pain or sympathy.", "name": "51e6c762" }, { "quiz": "4b64d80c", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase matches ‘¡Atención!’ in a public announcement?", "correct": [ "Attention!", "Listen up!" ], "incorrect": [ "Good job!", "See you!" ], "emoji": "🔔", "explanation": "‘¡Atención!’ calls for notice; the incorrect options are praise or farewell.", "name": "66b9fdf0" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "918fb10" }> ``` --- ## Summary Interjections are brief, instinctive words that signal emotion and attention. Learn a handful of common ones, notice their tone in real examples, and use them to make your Spanish lively and expressive. > 🎭 *¡Qué emoción sentir tantas reacciones en un solo día de mercado!* (What an emotion to feel so many reactions in a single market day!) --- ## Common Interjections Common interjections come from sounds people naturally make when reacting, like *¡ay!*, *¡uf!*, and *¡eh!*. They can signal pain, relief, attention, or hesitation depending on context. | Spanish Word(s) | English Word(s) | | --- | --- | | ¡ay! | ouch! / ow! | | ¡uf! | phew! / whew! | | ¡eh! | hey! / huh! | | ¡ah! | ah! / oh! | | ¡vaya! | wow! / well! | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "6f105762", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Which common interjection would you use for sudden pain?", "correct": [ "¡Ay!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Uf!", "¡Eh!", "¡Vaya!" ], "emoji": "🩹", "explanation": "‘¡Ay!’ signals pain or distress; ‘¡Uf!’ is relief, ‘¡Eh!’ is attention, and ‘¡Vaya!’ can be surprise or irony.", "name": "2f4ed91d" }, { "quiz": "6f105762", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which common interjection is often used to express relief after a wait or effort?", "correct": [ "¡Uf!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Ajá!", "¡Bah!" ], "emoji": "💨", "explanation": "‘¡Uf!’ conveys relief; ‘¡Ajá!’ signals realization and ‘¡Bah!’ dismissal.", "name": "1fd859f7" }, { "quiz": "6f105762", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English phrase fits ‘¡Eh!’ when getting someone’s attention?", "correct": [ "Hey!", "Excuse me!" ], "incorrect": [ "Ouch!", "Finally." ], "emoji": "🗣️", "explanation": "‘¡Eh!’ is used to call attention; the incorrect options are pain or completion.", "name": "49c74df3" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "6d04553" }> ``` --- ## Contextual Nuance Interjections often change meaning slightly based on tone and situation; for example, *¡vaya!* can express genuine surprise or mild irony. Pay attention to how native speakers use them in context to grasp these subtleties. ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "1e59314e", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Why does ‘¡Vaya!’ sometimes sound sarcastic and other times sincere?", "correct": [ "Tone and context determine its meaning." ], "incorrect": [ "It only means ‘wow’ always.", "It is always negative." ], "emoji": "🔍", "explanation": "‘¡Vaya!’ can express genuine surprise or mild irony depending on how it’s said and the situation.", "name": "3b15624e" }, { "quiz": "1e59314e", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Which factor changes an interjection’s meaning the most?", "correct": [ "Speaker’s tone and the situation." ], "incorrect": [ "The length of the word.", "The color of the text." ], "emoji": "🎭", "explanation": "Tone and context affect how we interpret interjections; visual factors do not change meaning.", "name": "163de3e9" }, { "quiz": "1e59314e", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Which English note matches this idea? ‘Same word, different feeling depending on how it’s said.’", "correct": [ "Context matters." ], "incorrect": [ "Always the same meaning.", "Never used in speech." ], "emoji": "🧠", "explanation": "Interjections rely heavily on context and intonation for their nuance.", "name": "ae8438" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "43e52ff3" }> ``` --- ## Interjections in Writing In writing, interjections are usually set off with exclamation marks and sometimes commas when followed by more speech. They help convey the speaker’s voice and emotional intensity to the reader. ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "13901adb", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "How are interjections usually shown in writing?", "correct": [ "With exclamation marks" ], "incorrect": [ "In italics only", "With parentheses" ], "emoji": "✍️", "explanation": "Interjections are commonly set off with exclamation marks to show strong emotion.", "name": "4f016d4f" }, { "quiz": "13901adb", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Which punctuation often follows an interjection if more speech comes after it?", "correct": [ "Comma" ], "incorrect": [ "Period only", "No punctuation" ], "emoji": "📝", "explanation": "Writers may use a comma after an interjection before continuing the sentence.", "name": "39ca90a6" }, { "quiz": "13901adb", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "Why include interjections in writing?", "correct": [ "To convey the speaker’s emotion and voice." ], "incorrect": [ "To confuse the reader.", "To replace verbs." ], "emoji": "📖", "explanation": "Interjections help readers sense the speaker’s feelings and make dialogue lively.", "name": "4d1be3f2" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "f2860ce" }> ``` --- ## Regional Variations Some interjections vary by Spanish-speaking region; for instance, *¡caray!* is more common in Mexico while *¡hostia!* appears in Spain. Learning local favorites can make your speech sound more natural in a particular area. ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "751c47a8", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Why learn local interjections when studying a region’s Spanish?", "correct": [ "To sound natural and understand native speakers better." ], "incorrect": [ "Because interjections change grammar.", "To avoid using any interjections." ], "emoji": "🌎", "explanation": "Regional favorites differ; using local interjections helps you blend in and comprehend everyday speech.", "name": "6a5ba753" }, { "quiz": "751c47a8", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "vocabulary", "prompt": "Which interjection is more common in Mexico?", "correct": [ "¡Caray!" ], "incorrect": [ "¡Hostia!", "¡Che!" ], "emoji": "🇲🇽", "explanation": "‘¡Caray!’ is frequently used in Mexico; ‘¡Hostia!’ is common in Spain, and ‘¡Che!’ is Argentine.", "name": "1960df43" }, { "quiz": "751c47a8", "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "translation", "prompt": "What should you do when moving to a new Spanish-speaking region?", "correct": [ "Learn the regional interjections and listen to local speech." ], "incorrect": [ "Only use interjections from your textbook.", "Avoid all interjections." ], "emoji": "👂", "explanation": "Adapting to local expressions and interjections improves communication and cultural understanding.", "name": "7be432f6" } ], "topic": "spanish/parts-of-speech/interjections-and-exclamations/interjections", "name": "71fa6d6d" }> ```

Interjections & Exclamations