interjection
General Slang
Órale
/ˈo.ɾa.le/ · interjection · informal
Mexican all-purpose 'alright,' 'wow,' 'come on,' or 'let's go.'
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Definitions
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An expression of agreement or encouragement, like 'alright,' 'okay,' or 'let's go.'
“Órale, I'm in, let's hit the road.”
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An exclamation of surprise or being impressed, like 'whoa' or 'wow.'
“Órale, that's a huge house!”
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Used to urge someone on or to hurry up, like 'come on' or 'move it.'
“Órale, we're gonna miss the bus.”
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Órale In A Sentence
Órale pues, see you at the spot.
Órale, didn't expect you to actually show up.
Órale, hurry, the movie's about to start.
Origin & Usage
Mexican Spanish, built from 'ora' (a clipped 'ahora,' meaning 'now') plus an emphatic ending. One of the most flexible and iconic words in Mexican speech, recognizable worldwide.
People Also Ask
What does 'órale' mean?
It's a versatile Mexican interjection meaning 'alright,' 'wow,' 'come on,' or 'let's go' depending on context and tone.
Is 'órale' the same as 'ándale'?
They overlap, but 'ándale' leans more toward 'hurry up' or 'go on,' while 'órale' is broader.
How do you use 'órale' to agree?
Just say 'órale' or 'órale pues' to mean 'okay, sounds good, let's do it.'
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