Carajo (en. Damn)

/kaˈɾaxo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Vulgar term that refers to the male sexual organ.
Don't talk like that, it seems you have no damn education.
No hables así, parece que no tienes carajo de educación.
Expression used to denote surprise or anger.
What the hell is going on here?!
¡¿Qué carajo está pasando aquí?!
It is used in colloquial language to refer to a remote or trivial place.
That town is in the middle of nowhere.
Ese pueblo está en el carajo del mundo.

Etymology

The origin of the term is uncertain, but it probably comes from Old Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something for the hell of it
To do something selflessly.
hacer algo por los carajos
to go to hell
To distance oneself from a place or situation.
irse al carajo
I don't give a damn
I don't care at all.
no me importa un carajo

Related Words

carajillo
Drink that consists of coffee with a splash of liquor.
carajillo
carajote
Foolish or unintelligent person.
carajote
carajada
Exaggerated or mocking laughter.
carajada

Slang Meanings

Expression of frustration or annoyance.
I'm fed up with this situation!
¡Ya estoy hasta el carajo de esta situación!
Used to refer to something insignificant.
That movie isn't worth a damn.
Esa película no vale un carajo.