¡Chispas!
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¡Chispas!(
chees
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pahs
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to express surprise) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. Wow! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Almorzaste en Astrid y Gastón? ¡Chispas! Es uno de los mejores restaurantes de Lima.You had lunch at "Astrid y Gaston"? Wow! That's one of the best restaurants in Lima.
b. Jeez! (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Chispas! No me esperaba que Pedro reaccionara así ante mi comentario.Jeez! I didn't expect Pedro to react that way to what I said.
c. Blimey! (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Chispas! ¡Te salvaste por un pelo! Ese auto casi te atropella.Blimey! That was close! That car almost ran you down.
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