what the heck

what the heck(
wuht
 
thuh
 
hehk
)
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)
(intensifier)
a. qué diablos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
What the heck are you doing here? You're supposed to be in Japan.¿Qué diablos estás haciendo aquí? Deberías estar en Japón.
b. qué demonios
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
What the heck is this? - It's a package for you.¿Qué demonios es esto? - Es un paquete para ti.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(why not)
a. qué diablos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
I shouldn't stay up so late, but what the heck!No debería quedarme despierta tan tarde, ¡pero qué diablos!
b. qué demonios
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Should we go to our neighbor's party? - What the heck? Let's do it.¿Deberíamos ir a la fiesta del vecino? - ¿Qué demonios? Hagámoslo.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. qué diablos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
You got a call from your ex-boyfriend. - What the heck!Recibiste una llamada de tu ex novio. - ¡Qué diablos!
b. qué demonios
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
There is no parking on this street. What the heck!Está prohibido estacionarse en esta calle. ¡Qué demonios!
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