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How to Say ‘This is shit.’ in Spain Spanish

Esto es una mierda.

es-to ehs OO-nah myer-dah

[es-to ehs OO-nah myer-dah]

Phrase Breakdown

Esto es

es-to ehs

This is

'Esto' is the neutral 'this', used for things or situations. Link the words: 'ES-to-es'.

Example

Esto es increíble.

This is incredible.

Words in this phrase

Esto

[es-to]

this

Referring to a person or thing nearby or being indicated or mentioned.

Example

Esto es importante.

This is important.

[ehs]

A form of the verb ser used to describe identity or essential characteristics.

Example

«Es» muy familiar trabajar aquí.

Working here is very family-like.

una mierda.

OO-nah myer-dah

crap / shit

A vulgar word for something bad or worthless. 'Mierda' has two syllables: 'MIER-da', with a soft 'd'.

Example

La película es una mierda.

The film is crap.

Words in this phrase

una

[OO-nah]

An article introducing a feminine singular noun.

Example

Busco una cultura cercana y humana.

I’m looking for a close and humane culture.

mierda

[myer-dah]

shit

A common swear word used to express frustration or annoyance.

Example

Juan dijo '¡Mierda!' cuando perdió las llaves.

Juan said 'Shit!' when he lost his keys.

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