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heck(
hehk
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (used to express dismay)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. caray (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Well, heck! That's the biggest sandwich I've ever seen.¡Caray! Ese es el bocadillo más grande que he visto en mi vida.
b. diablos (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Oh heck, I'm late again for my karate class.Diablos, otra vez voy a llegar tarde a mi clase de karate.
c. demonios (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Heck, this is the best video game ever!Demonios, ¡este es el mejor video juego del mundo!
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (colloquial) (as an intensifier)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. diablos (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What the heck is that in the sky? - Nothing from this planet!¿Qué diablos es eso en el cielo? - ¡Nada de este planeta!
b. demonios (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Who the heck are you talking to? There's no one here!¿Con quién demonios estás hablando? ¡No hay nadie aquí!
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