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/Sounds like "DYAH" + "bloh" (as in "blow")/

Meaning

An exclamation of surprise, astonishment, or frustration at something that catches you completely off guard. In Venezuela, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, "¡Diablo!" is the automatic reaction to unexpected news, whether good or bad.

Examples

Damn, I had no idea it was you calling!

Damn! How did something like that happen to you of all people?

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Na guara

In Spain, to be genuinely trustworthy and reliable, a person whose word is their bond and who consistently follows through on what they say. High praise in a culture that values loyalty.