Oh no, that's great in Spanish

When to use it: Use this when news surprises you and you want to check that it is true.

De verdad means really or truly; learn the question as one complete chunk.

Say it: deh vehr-DAHD

When to use it: Say this when someone shares news that makes you happy for them.

Noticia is feminine, so buena agrees with it; the whole phrase is an enthusiastic reaction.

Say it: keh BWEH-nah noh-TEE-syah

When to use it: Use this when you hear disappointing or unfortunate news.

Lástima means pity or shame; the accent shows stress on the first syllable.

Say it: keh LAHS-tee-mah

When to use it: Say this to show sympathy after someone tells you upsetting news.

Siento literally means I feel; Spanish uses it here as a polite expression of sympathy.

Say it: SYEN-toh MOO-choh oh-EER EH-soh

When to use it: Ask this when you are concerned about someone's condition or feelings.

Estás is the tú form of estar, used when speaking directly to one person.

Say it: ehs-TAHS BYEN

When to use it: Use this to ask for the basic story behind surprising or troubling news.

Pasó is a past form of pasar, meaning happened in this question.

Say it: keh pah-SOH

When to use it: Say this when someone gives you reassuring or positive information.

Me da gusto is a common Mexico City way to say something gives you pleasure.

Say it: meh dah GOOS-toh ehk-soo-CHAR EH-soh