
Foul language: Common swear words and phrases
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Key Phrases
¡Mierda!
Shit!
¡Joder!
Fuck!
¡Déjame en paz!
Leave me alone!
Skills You'll Learn
Understanding slang and colloquial expressions
Comprender jerga y expresiones coloquiales
Navigating informal conversations
Manejar conversaciones informales
Expressing emotions strongly
Expresar emociones con fuerza
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
¡Mierda!
myer-dah
Shit!
💬 A common exclamation used when something goes wrong.
🇪🇸 Though rude, it's used frequently in casual conversation.
See breakdown →¡Joder!
ho-der
Fuck!
💬 Equivalent to the English 'fuck', used to express frustration or surprise.
🇪🇸 Considered very vulgar; use cautiously, especially around strangers.
See breakdown →¡Hostia!
os-tyah
Damn it!
💬 Literally means 'host' as in communion wafer, but used to express surprise or anger.
🇪🇸 Its religious origin can cause it to be offensive to some.
See breakdown →¡Me cago en todo!
meh kah-goh en toh-doh
I swear to god!
💬 Literally 'I shit on everything!', a strong expression of exasperation.
🇪🇸 Commonly used when extremely frustrated or angry.
See breakdown →¡Vete a la mierda!
veh-teh ah lah mee-ehr-dah
Go to hell!
💬 A harsher way of telling someone to go away.
🇪🇸 Can be extremely offensive depending on the context.
See breakdown →¡Que te jodan!
keh teh hoh-dahn
Fuck you!
💬 Highly offensive insult similar to the English equivalent.
🇪🇸 Best avoided in public as it can lead to confrontation.
See breakdown →¡Hijo de puta!
ee-hoh deh poo-tah
Son of a bitch!
💬 A strong insult, literally 'son of a whore'.
🇪🇸 Very insulting, avoid using unless you are prepared for a strong reaction.
See breakdown →¡Cabron!
kah-bron
Bastard!
💬 Literally means 'male goat', but used as an insult.
🇪🇸 In Spain, it can be used jokingly among friends, but context is key.
See breakdown →¡Gilipollas!
hee-lee-poh-yahs
Asshole!
💬 Refers to someone seen as dumb or annoying.
🇪🇸 Widely used in Spain; less offensive when used among friends.
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