In Spanish, “joe” (pronounced like “yo” or “yoe” ) is an informal expression mainly used in Spain . It comes from “joder” but is softer and less rude . Meaning of “joe” in Spain It’s similar to saying: “Wow!” “Man…” “Damn…” “Jeez…” “Ugh…” How Spanish people use it They use “joe” to express surprise, frustration, annoyance, or admiration. Examples: ¡Joe, qué calor hace! “Wow, it’s so hot!” Joe, tío, no me lo creo. “Man, I can’t believe it.” ¡Joe, qué caro es esto! “Damn, this is expensive!” Joe, vaya día llevo… “Jeez, what a day I’ve had…” If you want, I can give you more variations like “joé,” “joé tío,” “joe macho,” etc.