"¡Ay, caramba!" (pronounced [ˈai kaˈɾamba]), from the Spanish interjections ay (denoting surprise or pain) and caramba (a minced oath for carajo), is an exclamation used in Spanish to denote surprise (usually positive). The term caramba is also used in Portuguese.

What does Caramba meaning in English?

interjection Spanish. (used as an exclamation of astonishment, dismay, or anger.)

Why does Bart Simpson say Ay caramba?

"¡Ay, caramba!" were also Bart's first words. He first said it when he was a baby and saw Homer and Marge in bed having sex. Bart uses the phrase to express surprise, emotional distress or discomfort.