what in the world

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