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    Insulta (en. Insults)

    /in'sul.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An expression that wounds or despises someone.
    The insults caused her great emotional harm.
    Las insulta le causaron un gran daño emocional.
    A word or phrase used to belittle a person.
    The insult he said to her on the street was very hurtful.
    La insulta que le dijo en la calle fue muy hiriente.
    verb
    To say something that offends or hurts someone.
    Do not insult your colleagues; it is better to resolve differences by talking.
    No insulta a tus compañeros, es mejor resolver las diferencias hablando.
    To treat someone disparagingly through words.
    She always insults her enemies on social media.
    Ella siempre insulta a sus enemigos en las redes sociales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'insultare', which means 'to attack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no small insult
    It means that all offenses, no matter how small they seem, can have an impact.
    no hay insulto pequeño
    to insult intelligence
    It refers to saying something obvious or ridiculous as if it were intelligent.
    insultar a la inteligencia
    throws an insult
    To express an offense towards someone quickly and without thinking.
    lanza un insulto

    Related Words

    insulting
    That causes or expresses offense.
    insultante
    insulter
    A person who insults.
    insultador
    insults
    Plurals of insulta.
    insultos

    Slang Meanings

    To screw
    Don’t screw with me; I’m trying to work.
    No me chingues, que estoy intentando trabajar.
    To mess around
    That movie is just nonsense; it’s not worth it.
    Esa película es puro mame, no vale la pena.
    To act foolishly
    Don’t mess with me; I know it’s not true.
    No me pendejees, sé que no es cierto.