informal 2K

They were like wow

🇬🇧 UK //ðeɪ wə lʌɪk waʊ// 🇺🇸 US //ðeɪ wɜr laɪk waʊ//

Significado de They were like wow

An expression of surprise or admiration.

In simple words: They were very surprised or impressed.

They were like wow en una frase

• When I saw the stunning sunset, I was like wow.
• After hearing the news, they were like wow, we didn't expect that!
• The performance was so good that everyone was like wow.
• When she won the award, all her friends were like wow!
• The new restaurant is amazing; I was like wow when I entered.

Cómo usar They were like wow

Commonly used in casual conversations to express amazement or excitement. Avoid in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine someone witnessing something amazing and saying 'like wow!'

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with They were like wow

• were like wow
• felt like wow
• sounded like wow
• looked like wow
• said like wow

Synonyms for They were like wow

• amazing
• incredible
• fantastic
• unbelievable
• astonishing

Common mistakes with They were like wow

• Using in formal writing or speeches.
• Confusing 'like' as a filler word with its intended meaning.
• Omitting context which may clarify the surprise.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre "They were like wow"

¿Qué significa "They were like wow"?

They were very surprised or impressed.

¿Cuál es la definición de "They were like wow"?

An expression of surprise or admiration.

¿Cómo se usa "They were like wow" en una frase?

When I saw the stunning sunset, I was like wow.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "They were like wow"?

After hearing the news, they were like wow, we didn't expect that!

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "They were like wow"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son amazing, incredible, fantastic, unbelievable, astonishing.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "They were like wow"?

Suele combinarse con were like wow, felt like wow, sounded like wow, looked like wow, said like wow.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "They were like wow"?

Using in formal writing or speeches. Confusing 'like' as a filler word with its intended meaning. Omitting context which may clarify the surprise.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "They were like wow"?

US: //ðeɪ wɜr laɪk waʊ//, UK: //ðeɪ wə lʌɪk waʊ//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿"They were like wow" es formal o informal?

"They were like wow" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar "They were like wow"?

Commonly used in casual conversations to express amazement or excitement. Avoid in formal situations.