I need to turn this expression into Spanish:
how in the name of heaven did he survive?
Thanks!
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I need to turn this expression into Spanish:
how in the name of heaven did he survive?
Thanks!
¡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!
I agree with Mem286 .
I think Mem286 has given almost all possible translations.
And you can also say:
"¿Cómo narices sobrevivió?"
it´s informal too....quite informal;)
First time I hear this expression. Where is it used Droelas?Quote:
Originally Posted by Droelas
This is like old Spanish...I have read this expression in old books with Spanish stories.Quote:
"¿Cómo narices sobrevivió?"
this is another of that time... ¿cómo diantres...?
But I am also curious to know if it's still used and where.:confused:
Diantre is still used....in Dominican Republic.Quote:
Originally Posted by SandraT
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!"
Thanks Dragona. Had no idea...that's why I love this forum...
I guess it's formal, right?
Hi,
"Como narices..." is still used in Spain. Although it is an educated way to express astonishment. And yes, probably a little old fashioned :D Nowadays it is more common to use "palabrotas" like:
"Como cojones..." (sorry!! :o )
But it´s too rude...
And...How would you say "palabrotas" in English?....:confused:
palabrotas = curse words/swear words/four-letter words/foul language
"Como cojones...?" in Argentina would be "Como carajo...?" and it's rude too!!!
But everyone uses it.
It's amazing how here in Argentina we became used to using swear words in everyday conversations, depressing :(
Unfortunately in Spain too, Veronica!:(