Definitions tagged exclamacion in the street dictionary.
An old-fashioned expression used to react to something unexpected, similar to saying holy smokes or well, I will be damned. It is a mild, polite version of more vulgar phrases (this is a minced oath where the nonsensical mention of bread and cheese replaces a swear word).
Darn, que lo pan con queso! You gave me quite a scare! You just appeared out of nowhere...
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An exclamation used to highlight how bad or absurd a situation has become, expressing disbelief and resignation. (The word literally means baby bottle, but in this context it functions like saying Good lord or Good grief).
- And this guy managed to become president... mamadera!
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A term of endearment used for a younger person or a friend, similar to sonny or kid. Depending on the tone and context, it can also be used condescendingly or to show annoyance. (A contraction of mi hijito, meaning my little son).
Listen mijito, go and buy me some sugar. / Oh no mijito, you cannot do anything that way.
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An enthusiastic exclamation used to express intense joy, excitement, or amazement (a phonetic variation of the word bestia, often used in western Venezuela).
Vertia! Congratulations on that achievement. / Vertia! What a babe, dude. / Vertia! that is my boy! Let is go!
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Slang from the Venezuelan state of Falcón used to mean boy or girl, similar to kid or youngster (it is a shortened version of the words muchacho and muchacha).
Chacha, you look so pretty! / Chacho, you are really stubborn. / Chacha, calm down or you will have a fit.
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A variation of the word maldicion (damn or curse) specific to the slang of Zulia state. It is an interjection used to express intense frustration, annoyance, or shock. (People from Zulia are culturally known for their distinct accent and for using curses as common emphasis).
Marditación, it is so hot! / Marditación, but this is really expensive!
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An emphatic way to say yes, showing total agreement or confirming something without hesitation. It is used to indicate that a proposal or plan is a great idea.
- We should go out and party hard this Saturday. - De una!
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A shortened version of the word mentira (lie) used in Barranquilla and the Colombian Caribbean coast. It is an exclamation used to call someone out on a lie or express disbelief, similar to saying Yeah, right! or Bullshit! in a casual conversation.
Person A: Hey, I heard around that you already found a boyfriend. Person B: iraaaaa! Just my brothers' gossip, don't listen to them.
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A shortened form of the word carajo used to express surprise, shock, admiration, or irony, similar to No way!, Wow!, or Damn!. (This term is used specifically on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, mainly in Barranquilla, and is usually not understood by people from the interior of the country).
1) Ajooo! What a goal! 2) - Look, Andres, I am not lending you my car anymore. - Ajooo! Are you that mad? 3) - I want you to meet my girlfriend. - Ajooo! What a babe! You do not have bad taste!
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An imaginary being invented in ancient times to deceive and frighten people. The word dios is also used by religious believers as an exclamation when something happens.
1. Ohhh dios, this is so good!! 2. Dios mio, they killed Kenny... 3. May dios bless him.
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A versatile interjection used to express surprise, frustration, or to prompt someone. It functions like 'well,' 'so,' or 'hey' depending on the context. (It is the most characteristic Costa Rican filler word, derived from 'de ahí').
diay, I have been waiting for 3 hours, jerk; diay, it has been so long since I saw you; and diay, what are you going to do?
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A misspelling of the word mierda (shit) reflecting the Dominican tendency to replace the r sound with an l. It is widely used and accepted in local informal speech (a common characteristic of the Dominican accent).
Check the entry for mierda so you can see a better definition of this word.
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1. Feces or waste material expelled by animals or humans. 2. A vulgar exclamation used to express anger, frustration, or shock.
1. It reeks of mierda, there must be a bathroom nearby (bajo is a Dominican term for a foul smell). 2. Mierrrda! Now the car won't start, I am like jinxed (azarao refers to being on a streak of bad luck).
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