How to Say ‘Damn it.’ in Spain Spanish
Me cago en la puta.
meh KAH-goh ehn lah POO-tah
[meh KAH-goh ehn lah POO-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Literal translation involves expletives, toned down in English translation.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Such phrases reflect intense emotions and are typical in high-stress situations.
Phrase Breakdown
Me
[meh]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Me gusta el chocolate.
I like chocolate.
cago
[KAH-goh]
shit
A vulgar expression often used to express frustration.
Siempre me cago en todo cuando algo sale mal.
I always curse everything when something goes wrong.
en
[ehn]
in
Used to indicate location or position within something.
Vive en España.
He lives in Spain.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article used before a noun.
La mala noticia llegó tarde.
The bad news arrived late.
puta
[POO-tah]
prostitute
A woman who engages in sexual activity for payment; often used as an expletive.
Él siempre dice 'me cago en la puta' cuando está enojado.
He always says 'damn it' when he's angry.
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