How to Say ‘Fuck!’ in Spain Spanish
¡Joder!
hoh-dehr
[hoh-dehr]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spaniards use joder far more freely than English speakers use "fuck", for surprise, pain or annoyance. It's everyday among friends and colleagues. In much of Latin America it sounds much harsher.
Phrase Breakdown
Joder
[hoh-dehr]
Damn
An informal exclamation of frustration or anger.
Joder, olvidé las llaves en casa.
Damn, I forgot the keys at home.
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