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This word may also be spelled "goddam" or "goddamned" and may be considered offensive by some people.
goddamn
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (detestable)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. maldito (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The goddamn mayor is doing everything he can to make our lives difficult.El maldito alcalde está haciendo todo lo posible para dificultarnos la vida.
b. condenado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
We need to find a way to get that mobster the goddamn money!Tenemos que encontrar la manera de hacerle llegar el condenado dinero a ese mafioso.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (colloquial) (used to express anger or dismay)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. maldición (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Goddamn! Those are the tastiest ribs I've ever eaten.¡Maldición! Esas son las costillas más ricas que he probado en mi vida.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (colloquial) (extremely)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I would never kiss that guy; he's goddamn ugly.Nunca besaría a ese tipo; es feo con cojones.
That gal is goddamn sexy!¡Esa muchacha es de lo más sexy!
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