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    Bastardo (en. Bastard)

    /basˈtaɾðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a person born outside of marriage.
    In the 18th century, being a bastard was a cause for disgrace.
    En el siglo XVIII, ser bastardo era motivo de deshonra.
    In a derogatory sense, it is used to refer to someone perceived as traitorous or disloyal.
    That bastard betrayed me without thinking.
    Ese bastardo me traicionó sin pensarlo.
    A term used in insulting contexts to designate a despicable person.
    I don't want to talk to that bastard.
    No quiero hablar con ese bastardo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bastardus', which means 'illegitimate child'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bastard by birth
    It refers to someone born outside of marriage.
    bastardo de nacimiento
    a lucky bastard
    It is used to describe someone who succeeds despite adverse circumstances.
    un bastardo con suerte
    to bastardize
    A term that means to betray or deceive someone.
    bastardear

    Related Words

    bastardy
    State of being a bastard.
    bastardía
    illegitimate
    One who has no legal or legitimate right.
    ilegítimo
    ill-born
    A derogatory term similar to bastard.
    mal nacido

    Slang Meanings

    Person or thing of poor quality.
    That movie was a total bastard.
    Esa película fue un bastardo total.
    An insult towards someone who is considered disgraceful.
    You're a bastard for what you did!
    ¡Eres un bastardo por lo que hiciste!