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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCaramba
/kəˈræmbə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An exclamation expressing surprise, astonishment, excitement, or mild dismay.
"Caramba, I didn't expect to see you here today!"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English from Spanish and Portuguese, ultimately originating as an expressive minced oath or euphemism for strong emotions, often associated with surprise or frustration. It entered popular English usage primarily through literature, media, and cultural borrowing from Hispanic contexts during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Caramba" is said worldwide
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zut
Transliteration: zut
"Zut, j'ai oublié mes clés !"
donnerwetter
Transliteration: donnerwetter
Script: Donnerwetter
"Donnerwetter, das ist aber schnell gegangen!"
acciderbina
Transliteration: acciderbina
"Acciderbina, che sorpresa!"
caramba
Transliteration: caramba
"¡Caramba, qué calor hace hoy!"
caramba
Transliteration: caramba
"Caramba, que susto você me deu!"
अरे बाप रे
Transliteration: are baap re
"अरे बाप रे, यह कितना बड़ा है!"
天哪
Transliteration: tiān na
"天哪，你怎么在这里！"
이런
Transliteration: ireon
"이런, 깜짝이야!"
おや
Transliteration: oya
"おや、これは驚いた。"
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