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coloquial expression
I need to turn this expression into Spanish:
how in the name of heaven did he survive? Thanks! |
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04-25-2008, 11:03 AM
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¡En nombre de Dios! ¿Cómo sobrevivió?
in the name of heaven is an expression. In spanish there are many, but are quite informal: You can also say: ¿Cómo cuernos hizo para sobrevivir? ¿Cómo rayos hizo para sobrevivir? ¿Cómo diablos hizo para sobrevivir? But remember! they are informal Hope it helps!
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05-05-2008, 10:59 PM
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I agree with Mem286 .
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06-28-2008, 01:05 PM
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I think Mem286 has given almost all possible translations.
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07-01-2008, 01:15 PM
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And you can also say:
"¿Cómo narices sobrevivió?" it´s informal too....quite informal  |
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07-01-2008, 02:34 PM
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First time I hear this expression. Where is it used Droelas?
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this is another of that time... ¿cómo diantres...? But I am also curious to know if it's still used and where. 
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Diantre is still used....in Dominican Republic. It is an expression sort of like "wow" or "da@#", depending on the situation/conversation. Ie. "Falle el examen"........"Diantre! Pero tu no estudiastes?" "Cancelaron el viaje"....."Ea diantre, y yo que estaba listo!"
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07-02-2008, 07:59 AM
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Thanks Dragona. Had no idea...that's why I love this forum...
I guess it's formal, right?
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Hi,
"Como narices..." is still used in Spain. Although it is an educated way to express astonishment. And yes, probably a little old fashioned  Nowadays it is more common to use "palabrotas" like:"Como cojones..." (sorry!!  )But it´s too rude... And...How would you say "palabrotas" in English?.... |
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