¡Caray!

¡Caray!(
kah
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ray
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. Wow!
¡Caray! Esta es la mejor pizza que he probado en mi vida.Wow! This is the best pizza I've ever tried.
b. Good heavens!
Luciana, ¿eres tú? ¡Caray! Te ves tan diferente.Luciana, is that you? Good heavens! You look so different.
a. Darn!
¡Caray! Perdí el autobús.Darn! I missed the bus.
b. Damn!
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
¡Caray! Me olvidé el celular en casa.Damn! I left my cellphone at home.
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