English–Spanish
“oh no” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈɾamba/
Example
Se me olvidó la llave, ¡caramba!
I forgot the key, oh no!
How to say “oh no” in Spanish
“Oh no” in Spanish is caramba.
A short exclamation of mild surprise mixed with irritation.
Example sentences with caramba
¡Caramba, no esperaba verte aquí!
Oh my, I didn't expect to see you here!
Tips for using caramba
- Used mainly in informal speech as a quick standalone reaction, with intensity increased by adding '¡Ay!' or stretching the vowel.