caramba
- interjection
- /kəˈrɑːmbə/
- Informal
- ¡Caramba! I can't believe you did that!
Examples
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He said, 'Caramba, that's amazing!'
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She shouted "Caramba!" when she realized she had won the prize.
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When he opened the door and saw the mess, he exclaimed, "Caramba!"
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After hearing the unexpected news, he could only say, "Caramba!"
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When he opened the door and saw the mess, he exclaimed, "Caramba!"
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She shouted "Caramba!" when she realized she had won the prize.
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After hearing the unexpected news, he could only say, "Caramba!"
Synonyms
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
A short word said to show mild surprise, annoyance, or frustration
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A strong old word people say to show surprise or shock
A short phrase people say to show surprise at something amazing
A vulgar shout people use to show anger or frustration
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caramba is a Spanish exclamation that started as a softer, more polite form of a stronger swear like carajo. So people use caramba as a quick, mild shout of surprise, shock, or annoyance.