carajo
What it means
Exclamation of annoyance or emphasis roughly like damn/fuck.
Literally “penis”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “ka ra ho”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Varies considerably across the Spanish-speaking world.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Varies considerably across the Spanish-speaking world. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.