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/oˈle/

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Translation

olé, bravo (a shout of encouragement)

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Word origin

Of uncertain origin; often traced to Arabic wallah ('by God'), but this is not proven.

Origin
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Examples

¡! ¡ !

Olé! She dances so well!

«¡!» .

The audience shouted "olé!" at the end of the dance.

Andalucía «» .

In Andalusian dancing people say "olé" to encourage the performers.

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Everyone clapped and shouted olé.

¡ ! .

Well done you! You did really well.

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