Mierda (en. Shit)

/ˈmierda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Excrement substance expelled by animals.

Example Sentence: The dog left its shit in the park.

El perro dejó su mierda en el parque.

Definition: Something of little value; something that is considered bad or disappointing.

Example Sentence: That book is shit, it's not worth it.

Ese libro es una mierda, no vale la pena.

Definition: Expression to denote anger or frustration.

Example Sentence: Shit! I've lost the car key.

¡Mierda! He perdido la llave del coche.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'merda', which means excrement.

Common Phrase: to give someone shit

Common Phrase Meaning: To ignore someone.

darle a uno una mierda

Common Phrase: not worth a shit

Common Phrase Meaning: To have no value or importance.

no vale una mierda

Common Phrase: to be in shit

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in a very bad situation.

estar en la mierda

Related Word: little shit

Related Word Description: Diminutive of shit, very small or insignificant.

mierdecilla

Related Word: shitty

Related Word Description: One that has or produces a lot of shit; of poor quality.

mierdoso

Related Word: cat shit

Related Word Description: Refers to a cat's excrement, also used in a derogatory sense.

mierda de gato

Slang Meaning: Expression of astonishment or displeasure.

Slang Example: Shit! I can't believe that happened.

¡Mierda! No puedo creer que haya pasado eso.

Slang Meaning: Referring to a complicated situation.

Slang Example: We're in deep shit with this project.

Estamos en una gran mierda con este proyecto.