what the hell

what the hell(
wuht
 
thuh
 
hehl
)
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
What the hell is the secret ingredient?¿Qué diablos es el ingrediente secreto?
b. qué demonios
What the hell did you just say about my mother?¿Qué demonios dijiste sobre mi madre?
c. qué carajo
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
What the hell is this music?¿Qué carajo es esta música?
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(why not)
a. qué diablos
Do I want a cookie for breakfast? What the hell!¿Quiero yo desayunar con una galleta? ¡Qué diablos!
b. qué demonios
I shouldn't skip work tomorrow, but what the hell.No debería faltar al trabajo mañana, pero qué demonios.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(exclamation)
a. qué diablos
Your daughter has been lying to you. - What the hell!Tu hija te ha estado mintiendo. - ¡Qué diablos!
b. qué demonios
Why are my keys in the bathroom? What the hell?¿Por qué están mis llaves en el baño? ¿Qué demonios?
c. qué carajo
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Why won't you leave me alone? What the hell?¿Por qué no me dejas en paz? ¿Qué carajo?
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