diache
mild, Puerto Rico
A mild Puerto Rican way to say "damn" is diache, a softened form of diablo, while coño is the stronger and vulgar version. It is also called caramba.
Meaning: exclamation of surprise or annoyance (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| diache | mild, Puerto Rico |
| caramba | mild |
| coño | vulgar, Puerto Rico |
Diache and caramba are safe in most company. Coño is common on the island but is crude, so avoid it with strangers, elders and at work.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Visitors sometimes copy coño without knowing how strong it is. When in doubt, use caramba.
Did you know?
- Diache is a soft, playful way of avoiding the word diablo, "devil".
Examples in context
- ¡Diache, se me olvidó la cartera!Damn, I forgot my wallet!
- ¡Caramba, qué calor!Wow, it is so hot!
Example conversation
Mario shows his friend Luis a cracked phone screen.
- Mario¡Diache! Se me cayó el celular.Damn! I dropped my phone.
- LuisDéjame ver. Sí, la pantalla se rompió.Let me see. Yes, the screen broke.
- MarioCaramba, y lo acabo de comprar.Wow, and I just bought it.
