Spanish exclamation meaning “wow” or “oh my” popularized globally by The Simpsons’ Bart Simpson saying “Ay caramba!” Used across Spanish-speaking regions to express surprise, frustration, or amazement.
caramba
Caramba
kah-rahm-bah
🇪🇸 Spanish
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Also known as: ay carambawowoh my
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