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If English people say OMG do Spanish ADM or ay Dios mio?

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While Spanish speakers *do* use "Ay, Dios mío" (pronounced "eye Dee-ohss mee-oh") as an exclamation of surprise, amazement, or dismay, it's not a direct translation of "OMG."

"Ay, Dios mío" means "Oh, my God", which is a bit more formal and reverent than "OMG."

Spanish speakers do have a more casual equivalent of "OMG," which is "¡Ay, caramba!" (pronounced "eye car-am-bah") or "¡Ay, madre!" (pronounced "eye mah-dray"). These are both interjections expressing surprise or annoyance, similar to "Oh my goodness!" or "Oh, man!"

So, while "Ay, Dios mío" is a valid Spanish expression, it's not the exact equivalent of "OMG."

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