caramba

[ kah-rahm-bah ]

/ kɑˈrɑm bɑ /

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(used as an exclamation of astonishment, dismay, or anger.)

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Question 1 of 7

Choose the sentence that uses "rent" correctly.

The man who would become the most influential fictionalist of the last half of the 20th century cried, “Ah, caramba!”
Borges Had A Genius For Literature But Not Love Or Much Else|Allen Barra|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Caramba, Captain, what you say is anything but flattering to me," the guide replied with an offended look.
The Border Rifles|Gustave Aimard
Pedro said "Caramba" again and a few Spanish words Jerry did not understand, but that was all.
Jerry's Charge Account|Hazel Hutchins Wilson
In a few minutes they were startled by an explosive “Caramba!”
The Gilded Man|Clifford Smyth

Caramba, comrades, if you are going to play at knives, can you not take me with you?
The Indian Scout|Gustave Aimard
Caramba is a Spanish word meaning in the American language "gosh."
The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn|John R. Spears