¡ayala vida!
Also spelled: ayalavida · ¡ayala bestia!
Definition
An exclamation of surprise, pity or annoyance depending on tone. One of the most recognizable phrases of Panamanian speech, with no exact equivalent elsewhere.
Example
Ayala vida! I locked my keys inside of the car.¡Ayala vida! Se me quedaron las llaves adentro del carro.
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