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Literally 'devils', but used as a mild-to-moderate exclamation when something goes wrong. Stronger in tone than 'rayos' but still far from vulgar. Common in Latin American informal speech.

Literally 'skies' or 'heavens'. Used as a soft, somewhat old-fashioned exclamation expressing surprise or mild alarm. Can signal that a speaker is older or speaking in a more restrained style.

A fixed temporal phrase marking the beginning of a new situation or commitment. Common in spoken and written Latin American Spanish when announcing a change or decision that takes effect immediately.