Híjole
Mexican Slang for Expressing Surprise: 15 Ways to Say 'OMG'
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Meaning
An intense exclamation of frustration, anger, or admiration that can be negative or positive depending on tone and context. It's the ultimate Spanish expletive, raw, powerful, and unmistakable.
Examples
“Damn it! I left my keys at the office.”
“Holy shit, what a goal! That was insane!”
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/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "dreh" (as in "dress")/
Meaning
An intense exclamation of frustration, anger, or admiration that can be negative or positive depending on tone and context. It's the ultimate Spanish expletive, raw, powerful, and unmistakable.
Examples
“Damn it! I left my keys at the office.”
“Holy shit, what a goal! That was insane!”
Regional synonyms
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