What does ay, hijo / ay, hija mean?

ExpressionColoquial

oh, love — said to someone younger

A way of addressing someone younger with a mix of affection and pity. It has nothing to do with family. It usually comes just before an uncomfortable truth, said gently.

Ay, hijo, qué poco sabes de esto todavía.

Fond, and not flattering.

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Unit 08

Papeleo

«eso no me corresponde a mí»

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