caramba

Meaning

gee, gosh (an expression of shock, surprise or anger)

Frequency

B1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kaˈɾɐ̃.bɐ/
Etymology

In summary

Borrowed from Spanish caramba, a euphemism of carajo. In Portuguese, it is similarly used as an euphemism for caralho.

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