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what in the world(
wuhd
ihn
thuh
wuhrld
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (general)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. qué demonios (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What in the world is that racket?¿Qué demonios es esa bulla?
b. qué diablos (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What in the world are you doing?!¿¡Qué diablos estás haciendo!?
c. qué rayos (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What in the world is this stuff? - It's tapioca.¿Qué rayos es esto? - Es tapioca.
d. qué cuernos (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What in the world is that? - I think it's a spaceship.¿Qué cuernos es eso? - Creo que es una nave espacial.
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