Thread: coloquial expression

I need to turn this expression into Spanish:
how in the name of heaven did he survive?
Thanks!

I agree with Mem286 .

I think Mem286 has given almost all possible translations.

And you can also say:
"¿Cómo narices sobrevivió?"

it´s informal too....quite informal

Originally Posted by Droelas

And you can also say:
"¿Cómo narices sobrevivió?"

it´s informal too....quite informal

First time I hear this expression. Where is it used Droelas?

Originally Posted by SandraT

This is like old Spanish...I have read this expression in old books with Spanish stories.
this is another of that time... ¿cómo diantres...?

But I am also curious to know if it's still used and where.

Diantre is still used....in Dominican Republic.
It is an expression sort of like "wow" or "da@#", depending on the situation/conversation.
Ie.
"Falle el examen"........"Diantre! Pero tu no estudiastes?"
"Cancelaron el viaje"....."Ea diantre, y yo que estaba listo!"

Hi,

"Como narices..." is still used in Spain. Although it is an educated way to express astonishment. And yes, probably a little old fashioned Nowadays it is more common to use "palabrotas" like:
"Como cojones..." (sorry!! )
But it´s too rude...
And...How would you say "palabrotas" in English?....