yo

A highly informal interjection originating in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and popularized by hip-hop culture. It is used primarily as a casual greeting among friends or peers, to attract attention, or to express excitement, agreement, or surprise. It conveys a sense of camaraderie and coolness.

• 🇪🇸Interjección coloquial de saludo o exclamación para llamar la atención, que expresa camaradería, entusiasmo o asombro.

1. Casual greeting among peers B2 slang american

   Used as a friendly, relaxed way to say hello to friends, especially within youth culture or informal social groups. It implies a close or comfortable relationship.

   • Yo! What's up?
   • Yo, man, long time no see.
   • Yo, everyone ready for the party?

   🇪🇸Saludo informal entre amigos

2. Call for attention B2 slang american

   Used to get someone's attention, often from a distance or to interrupt. It can be neutral or slightly assertive depending on tone.

   • Yo! Wait up!
   • Yo, look at this!
   • Yo, are you listening?

   🇪🇸Llamada de atención

3. Expression of excitement, agreement, or emphasis C1 slang american

   Used to express enthusiasm, affirmation, or to emphasize a point. Often used in response to good news or when hyping up a situation.

   • Yo! That was an awesome goal!
   • Yo, I totally agree with you.
   • Yo, check this out!

   🇪🇸Interjección de emoción o acuerdo