ugh

An interjection used to express strong disgust, revulsion, annoyance, frustration, or exhaustion. It often conveys a visceral negative reaction to something unpleasant, distasteful, or irritating.

• 🇵🇹Interjeição que expressa nojo, repulsa, irritação, aborrecimento ou cansaço.

1. Expression of disgust or revulsion B1 informal

   Used to react to something physically repulsive, such as bad smells, unpleasant sights, or gross textures. It conveys a strong desire to avoid or reject the source of discomfort.

   • Ugh, there's mold on this bread.
   • Ugh, I stepped in something wet and sticky.
   • Ugh, look at that spider!

   🇵🇹Expressão de nojo ou repulsa

2. Expression of annoyance, frustration, or exasperation B1 informal

   Used to convey irritation, impatience, or weariness in response to a difficult situation, repetitive task, or someone's annoying behavior.

   • Ugh, I have to work late again.
   • Ugh, why is this computer so slow?
   • Ugh, not this conversation again.

   🇵🇹Expressão de irritação, aborrecimento ou impaciência

3. Expression of physical discomfort or effort B2 informal

   Used when exerting significant physical effort or experiencing bodily discomfort, such as lifting something heavy or waking up feeling groggy.

   • Ugh, help me lift this box.
   • Ugh, my head is killing me.
   • Ugh, I don't want to get out of bed.

   🇵🇹Expressão de desconforto físico ou esforço