diablo
Americannoun
plural
diablosadjective
Etymology
Origin of diablo
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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Welcome to “This Week in Latin Music,” a collection of hot, fiery hot, and diablo takes on the week that was in our special corner of the musical landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023
Their vegan lineup changes every two weeks — the latest theme being Latin America with a mushroom version of shrimp diablo, served on housemade tortillas.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2021
The scooters have now descended upon Mexico City, where angry locals refer to them as patines del diablo, or “devil’s skates.”
From Slate • Mar. 14, 2019
Calamari al diablo was another winner, with tender squid and an aggressive tomato sauce that was both punishing and irresistible.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2018
“Ay diablo he says, opening the door and getting out. “Are you coming in with me?”
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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