Ever wondered how to swear in Spanish? Here in this article, you'll learn some Spanish curse words that are definitely offensive. So remember to use sparingly and only when needed!
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A quick word of caution before we proceed: if you’re one who easily gets offended OR IF YOU ARE A MINOR, stay away because there are some vulgar terms up ahead. Some of the words (okay, most of the words) in the list can be quite offensive to some, and this whole article starting from this point contains explicit language.
But if you’re not easily offended, go right ahead and check out the list of Spanish curse words.
I. A Few Reminders
Now, without further talk, check out below the list of Spanish swear words and phrases. First, you’ll see the simpler ones, but scroll down until the end. It’s where the more expressive vulgarities can be found.
II. Spanish Curse Words with English Translations
| Spanish curse words | English Translation or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | joder (Spain) | fuck; shit |
| 2 | carajo (Latin America) | fuck; shit |
| 3 | coger (Latin America) | to fuck |
| 4 | Idiota (Spain, Latin America) | dumbass; jerk; idiot |
| 5 | Estúpido (Spain, Latin America) | stupid |
| 6 | hijo de puta (Spain, Latin America) | son of a bitch |
| 7 | tortilla (Latin America) | dyke |
| 8 | Mierda (Spain, Latin America) | shit |
| 9 | Imbécil (Spain, Latin America) | jerk; imbecil |
| 10 | hijo de perra (Spain, Latin America) | son of a bitch |
| 11 | Pendejo (Latin America) | asshole; dumbass |
| 12 | Puta (Spain, Latin America) | Bitch |
| 13 | Zorra (Spain, Latin America) | Bitch; whore |
| 14 | Marica (Spain, Latin America) | fag |
| 15 | Maricón (Spain, Latin America) | faggot |
| 16 | coño (venezuela) | Goddamn it! |
| 17 | Maldito (Spain, Latin America) | Damn you! |
| 18 | coño (Spain) | Pussy |
| 19 | Apestar (México) | to suck; to stink |
| 20 | Bastardo (Spain, Latin America) | bastard |
| 21 | Culo (Spain, Latin America) | ass |
| 22 | Tarado (Latin America) | moron |
| 23 | lame botas (Latin America) | ass kisser |
| 24 | vete al demonio (Spain, Latin America) | go to hell |
| 25 | Mamahuevo; mamagüevo (Venezuela) | cocksucker |
| 26 | Huevón (Latin America) | asshole; dumbass |
| 27 | Gilipollas (Spain) | stupid; shithead |
| 28 | Cabrón (Latin America) | bastard; dick |
| 29 | Malparido (Latin America) | motherfucker; son of a bitch |
| 30 | Puta madre (Latin America) | Goddamn it! Fuck! |
| 31 | A la mierda! (Latin America) | Holy shit! |
You have just scrolled through 33 of the milder cursing. Now get ready to go extreme. Here are the full sentence swearing to be used only on extreme scenarios.
III. Level 2 Spanish Cursing
32. Que te jodan. It is used in Spain as something similar to 'fuck you'.
33. Me cago en... is also used in Spain. It means "I shit on..."
For example:
All of it sounds hair-raisingly vulgar, right?
“Me cago en…” can also be used in other ways such as:
And the one that tops it all:
34. Que te folle un pez. (also used in Spain). It means "I hope you get fucked by a fish". (I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, that’s for sure)
35. Que te den. Up yours. This is used like ‘fuck you’. (also used in Spain)
36. Que te den por culo. Also used like 'fuck you' same as the previous one, and also mainly used in Spain.
IV. Conclusion
Phew. That was quite a list, wasn’t it? The Spanish sure know how to say a curse word or two.
For more related articles, check out the following:
10 Awesome Tips to Speak Spanish Like A Native
Frequently Used Spanish Slang Terms
10 insultos españoles que debes utilizar más, como 'mamacallos' o 'gaznápiro'
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Coño = Cunt
Hello, this is the second meaning. See here. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=co%C3%B1o
Really enjoyed reading through this.
I find latin swear words more romantic than the English if you know what I mean.
Culero is a salvadoran standby meaning in essence butt fucker. Very strong. Chupapinga (cocksucker) is anither
Many of these are incorrect like chancla mean sandal don’t believe everything you read
Oh really? If you cannot understand the meaning of a slang you can just ask but before you put this comment double check your source. Here our source: http://www.mexicoguru.com/mexican-slang-meaning.php?date=100105 Seriously we received a ton of comment from non-native Spanish speaker and they want to teach us the meaning of a slang… The minimum is to do your research!!!
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thank you that was helpful