Very InformalRoma/Laziointerjection
aò
hey / yo
Formal Equivalent
ehi, scusa
Examples in Context
"Aò, ma che stai a fa'?"
"Hey, what are you doing?"
"Aò, vieni qua!"
"Yo, come here!"
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Cultural Note
The Roman way to get someone's attention. Can be friendly or confrontational depending on tone. Immortalized in countless Roman films. Sometimes spelled 'ahò.'
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