interjection
General Slang
híjole
EE-hoh-leh · interjection · informal
Jeez, gosh, wow (surprise or dismay)
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An exclamation of surprise, dismay, or concern, like 'jeez' or 'oh boy'.
“Híjole, el súper estaba llenísimo hoy.”
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híjole In A Sentence
Híjole, el súper estaba llenísimo hoy.
Origin & Usage
Euphemistic contraction of 'hijo (de...)' softened with the '-le' ending.
People Also Ask
What does híjole mean?
It's a mild exclamation of surprise, dismay, or concern, similar to 'jeez', 'gosh', or 'oh boy' in English.
Is híjole a bad word?
No — it's actually a euphemism. It softens the start of 'hijo de...' so you can express dismay without swearing.
When do you say híjole?
You say it when something goes wrong or catches you off guard, like realizing you forgot something or hearing bad news.
Where does híjole come from?
It's a euphemistic contraction of 'hijo (de...)' finished with the Mexican '-le' ending.
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