Meaning
Used to introduce a new topic, a suggestion, or a revelation.
Cultural Background
It is used very frequently in casual conversation, often followed by a pause. Often used with 'o sea' to clarify thoughts. Can be used with 'che' for emphasis. Often used to introduce a suggestion in a friendly way.
Intonation matters
Use a rising intonation at the end to make it sound natural.
Don't over-use
Using it in every sentence makes you sound repetitive.
Meaning
Used to introduce a new topic, a suggestion, or a revelation.
Intonation matters
Use a rising intonation at the end to make it sound natural.
Don't over-use
Using it in every sentence makes you sound repetitive.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
______, no voy a ir a la fiesta.
The phrase to introduce news is '¿Sabes qué?'.
Which of these is the most natural way to introduce a surprise?
Choose the best option.
'¿Sabes qué?' is the standard idiom for this purpose.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tengo algo que decirte.' B: '¿Qué pasa?' A: '______ He decidido mudarme.'
It requires the question marks and the standard idiom.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises______, no voy a ir a la fiesta.
The phrase to introduce news is '¿Sabes qué?'.
Choose the best option.
'¿Sabes qué?' is the standard idiom for this purpose.
A: 'Tengo algo que decirte.' B: '¿Qué pasa?' A: '______ He decidido mudarme.'
It requires the question marks and the standard idiom.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it's a discourse marker.
Only if you have a very casual relationship.
Related Phrases
¿Sabes una cosa?
synonymDo you know one thing?
Adivina qué
similarGuess what
Oye
builds onHey/Listen
Por cierto
contrastBy the way
