carajo
/kaˈɾaxo/
interjection
B2
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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damn, hell (vulgar)
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¡Qué carajo quieres!
What the hell do you want!
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Usage notes
A strong exclamation of anger or surprise found in Spain and Latin America; «al carajo» means "to hell with it" and «un carajo» means "nothing at all". Literally a crude word for the male organ. Vulgar; avoid in polite speech. Milder alternatives: «caramba», «diablos», «demonios».
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