![]() ![]() A very common curse in Spain, the Spaniards use it with pretty much everything. It’s said that this expression goes back to antiquity, when it was apparently common to deposit one’s excrement on one’s opponent in order to bring dishonor to them. Grammar point: Now you know that phrases that start with Que te… express a wish (here, a curse!) and are always followed by the subjunctive. How crazy surreal is that? It means “screw you” in an extremely visual way, and it can land you in deep water (no pun intended) if used in the wrong company. Literally: “I hope you get f-ed by a fish” ![]() Grammar point: Now you know that the imperative form of irse is vete, and when you want to order someone to go and do something, you say Vete a…! You can also say: Vete a freír churros (Go fry churros) or Vete a freír buñuelos (Go fry donuts). Vete a freír espárragosĪ relatively harmless way to tell someone to “piss off.” This expression allegedly goes back to the 19th century and refers to a time when asparagus was usually boiled, not fried - how times have changed! Frying asparagus was therefore seen as a pointless activity that could keep someone occupied for quite some time. Illustrations by Teresa Bellón 7 Spanish Swear Words Worth Knowing 1. You know - for educational purposes.ĭisclaimer: I take no responsibility for any sticky situations you may find yourself in after reading this article! But did you know you could even learn a bit of grammar by swearing? Since you won’t find these in any old textbook, I’ll explain seven of the most colorful Spanish swear words and phrases, as well as give you some background on the grammar. The first thing most people do when they start learning a new language is to look up the most common swear words and expressions. ![]()
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