How to Say ‘screw you’ in Mexican Spanish
que te jodan
keh teh HOH-dahn
[keh teh HOH-dahn]
💬 Usage Tip: After [que], Spanish often uses a different verb shape for wishes or curses: [que te jodan], [que te vaya bien]. It's a very common pattern, not just for swearing.
Phrase Breakdown
que
[keh]
that / may
In this phrase it helps express a curse, similar to 'may' or part of 'fuck you.'
Si no te importa nadie, pues que te jodan.
If you don't care about anyone, then fuck you.
te
[teh]
you
Object pronoun meaning 'you.' It shows who receives the action in the phrase.
Si no te importa nadie, pues que te jodan.
If you don't care about anyone, then fuck you.
jodan
[HOH-dahn]
fuck you / screw you
A vulgar verb form from 'joder.' In this phrase it creates a very strong insult meaning 'fuck you.'
Si no te importa nadie, pues que te jodan.
If you don't care about anyone, then fuck you.
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