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ay, caramba(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (used to express displeasure) (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. darn (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Aún queda una semana para volver a ver mi serie favorita. ¡Ay, caramba, no sé si podré esperar tanto tiempo!There's still a week left before I can see my favorite TV series again. Darn, I don't know if I can wait that long!
b. oh dear (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Ay, caramba! ¿Qué te sucedió?Oh dear! What happened to you?
2. (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.
b. good heavens
¡Ay, caramba, si son ustedes! Pero, pasen, pasen. Pensé que era el cartero o alguien.Good heavens, it's you! Please, come in. I thought it was the postman or someone else.
c. boy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Ay, caramba! ¡Es la mejor pizza que comí en años!Boy, that's the best pizza I've had in years!
d. 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
¡Ay, caramba! ¡Qué fila tan larga!Jeez, that's a long line!
e. 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
¡Ay, caramba! ¡Qué muchacho tan lindo!Blimey, that boy's gorgeous!
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