¡Cómo!
An emphatic expression used to agree or confirm a statement, similar to saying hell yeah or you bet (it functions as an exclamation of enthusiasm rather than a question).
¡Cómo! That looks so cool!
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Tag: diantre
Definitions tagged diantre in the street dictionary.
República Dominicanaguácatela
An exclamation used to express intense disgust or revulsion toward something gross or repulsive.
guácatela, what a filthy woman!
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¡Anda el diablo!
An expression of surprise, shock, or disbelief (it is a very common Dominican interjection similar to damn or holy cow).
¡Anda el diablo! I cannot believe this!
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Fo
An exclamation used when encountering an extremely unpleasant or foul smell, similar to saying yuck or eww specifically for a stench.
Ugh, fo! Who was it that farted?
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coño
A vulgar exclamation used across all social classes to express anger, surprise, or frustration, similar to damn it or shit. While it originated in Spain (where it is often used more casually), it is very common in the Caribbean. In the Dominican Republic and elsewhere, it also serves as a vulgar term for female genitalia.
Shut your mouth, coño!
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Anjá
An exclamation used to show surprise, amazement, or skepticism, similar to saying 'Wow!', 'Oh really?', or 'No way!'.
Anjá, this is some cool stuff!
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Conchole
A Dominican exclamation used to express frustration, disappointment, or annoyance when something does not go as planned. (It is a polite euphemism for stronger expletives.)
Call mom and ask if we can go. Conchole, she said no.
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Diable
A word used to highlight a specific point or express surprise. It is a common variation of diablo (devil), acting as an intensifier or exclamation similar to damn or wow (In the Dominican Republic, this word and its root are used constantly as filler to add emphasis to descriptions).
A: Did you see Juan? His girlfriend is uglier than Diable. B: Diable, yeah....
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coño
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance when something goes wrong. (In the Dominican Republic, this is an extremely common and versatile expletive used to add emphasis to almost any strong emotion).
coño, my plan got ruined.
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Diañe
An exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, pity, or admiration. (It is a common euphemism for Diablo, the word for devil, used to avoid a harsher swear word).
Diañe! You aren't coming with us.
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