Thanks, let me think of more interesting Spanish slangs for the next post! 50+ Spanish Insults & Curse Words: How To Swear Like A Native Speaker. You explained it very well! It's funny how people in Spain use swear words in such a positive way. Literally meaning ‘f**king mother’, it can be used to curse but can also be used positively. It is used as "oh f**k" or "don't screw or f**k around." Using swear words to speak is not elegant. – This is the large cup where the priest puts the hosts. Los tacos…el exemplo más vivo del lenguaje oral. ;), Ooh, excelente, me he reído muchisimo. Yes Im from Venezuela, when i was in Argentina, everybody was calling me "hija de puta" (daughter of a bitch) and i was very insulted, however Verga (dick), Coño (pussy) and Mierda (shit), are very normaly used here, to refer to any person, object or situation hehehe. :), Thanks Nellie, I think I can talk to my Spanish mother now, sorry I mean "poo-tah madre" :-). Hehe, a very funny list. When you let a place running without time: " me voy cagando leches ". Hahaha i've laughed a lot with this. and many other latinamerican nationals do swear also quite often. It means literally "a dick" and it's used like "I can't believe it" or to say "no"…, Gilipollas is written this way. (Pussy!) "se la cogió" would be "he fucked her". like in spanish, italian has many similar bad swear words which offend all your families from your mam to your sister to your dad or son, not that nice isn'it? In my country, is a regular expression "Me cago en Dios". Culiado/"Culiao" – is the big bad cuss word that will definitely offend in polite company. For example, get stuck in rush hour traffic in Bogotá and "hijo de puta" will be uttered multiple times. My fav is "que te den por culo" makes you feel fine when u're angry or makes a situation funny when u're being pissed by sb. When used with expressive hand gestures, it’s full of vigor, passion and emotions. Since creating this website in 2008, she has fulfilled her dream of becoming a full-time traveler and writer. Enjoy our fantastic language!!! Older brother to younger brother, teasing: "Te quiero, pendejo". Con tantos gilipollas y mamones sueltos seria raro no hacerlo. Speaking of swearing, you have seen Rita Moreno tell Animal off in the Muppet Show, right? To an annoying, idiotic little kid: "andate, pendejo!" It intrigues me even more than the palabrota you use differs according to which part of Spain you’re from! Plus, I would say that number 6. could be simplified to "Me cago en [any Noun Phrase connected with your trouble]". Normally it’s used at someone to call them a coward or moron, depending on where you’re using it specifically. If you've ever done …, News collects all the stories you want to read, What’s the Most Spoken Language in Asia (You May Know the Answer), 17 Experts Reveal 17 Proven Language Learning Tips, How to Improve Your Communication Skills in a Foreign Language. Its’ why the Spanish say, “cojones sirve para todo.”. I’d love to do a post on the different swear words used in various Spanish regions. ), to swear at others. Beware the reactions of spaniards when hearing you curse these words, most would laugh, but think you are really bad educated or too rough. "Te estoy jodiendo" means "I'm just kidding with you"/"I'm just screwing around". But it’s so common that friends will often call each other ‘pendejo’ for fun. It's so right, we curse far too much! Another common way to use this is to express how surprised you are, such as when you hear the surprising news — good or bad. You're out with some friends, drinking beers, when you start feeling a bit tipsy and you see guy is staring at you, you think: ¡A tomar por culo, voy a hablar con él! The word ‘hijo’ means son, and ‘puta’ means b*itch. In Andalucía is very common to hear the word Chocho! Pues claro que sí, però tanto como los españoles? I have just forwarded it to a British colleague who is doing a roadtrip in Spain this week. Me cago en Dios! ;). "coger" – literally means "to take, to catch, to pick up, to get"… but in Argentina they use it as a vulgar way to say someone slept with someone – usually a one-night-stand. Use it the right away and it can release a ton of stress and even cause some laughter from people around you. It's alright. Here’s an example: ¡Vaya gilipollas que es este tipo! This one probably doesn’t need much description. This literally means ‘sh*t’, and is the most lightweight of all the swear words on this list. his horns are growing. "verga" – dick or cock 'Me cago en Dios' it's very common, and you need to have very bad luck to ofend seriusly someone with it. This is another common dirty Spanish word used in Mexico. This is probably the coolest swear word in Spanish, and the most complicated one to trace back. i like it but its the spanish way i think i should post u the 10 mexican ones and ull see we are not conservative at all cheers!! I’m going to bed!’. In this video you're going to learn how to swear in Spanish, Spanish swear words and insults. I know, we’re entering ridiculous territory now. "me importa un cojon/mierda"= it minds me a nutball/shit" . Do speak Spanish or are you learning Spanish? Popular Spanish Food: My Detailed Guide to Spanish Cuisine, How to Learn a New Language: 20 Language Learning Tips.