Caray (en. Wow)

/kaˈɾaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

interjection

Expression used to manifest surprise or disbelief.

Wow! I didn't expect to see you here.

¡Caray! No esperaba verte aquí.

It is used to express intense emotion or astonishment.

Wow, this place is beautiful.

Caray, qué bonito es este lugar.

Used in informal contexts to convey astonishment.

Wow! That was impressive.

¡Caray! Eso fue impresionante.

Originating from Old Spanish, possibly as a derivative of 'carajo'.

Wow!

Expression of surprise.

¡Caray!

Don't tell me, wow.

Indicates disbelief or astonishment at what has just been heard.

No me digas, caray

Wow, what a day.

Expression that reflects that the day has been surprising or difficult.

Caray, qué día

astonishment

State of surprise or admiration.

asombro

surprise

Feeling experienced upon receiving unexpected news.

sorpresa

disbelief

Difficulty in believing something.

incredulidad

exciting

That provokes emotion or joy.

emocionante

Colloquial expression of surprise.

When I saw the price, I could only say: wow.

Cuando vi el precio, solo pude decir: caray.

Use in informal situations to express admiration.

Wow, how you dance!

¡Caray, cómo bailas!