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diablo

American  
[dee-ah-bloh, dyah-] / diˈɑ bloʊ, ˈdyɑ- /

noun

diablos plural
  1. Spanish for “devil.”


adjective

  1. diable.

    recipes for salsa diablo.

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 • Sep. 15, 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

“Get the diablo who did this, please,” she begged.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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