How to Pronounce "opa"
word
ˈoʊpə
OH-puh
ˈəʊpə
OH-puh
Definition
An informal interjection used to express surprise, excitement, or as a cheerful greeting, commonly used in Portuguese and Greek but sometimes borrowed in English conversations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpə
British English
ˈəʊpə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puh
UK
OH-puh
Listen in Context
Opa! I dropped my keys.
He said 'opa' when he saw his old friend.
When someone enters, we all say 'opa!'
Opa, that was a close call!