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    Palabrotas (en. Swear words)

    /pa.laˈβɾo.tas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Words or expressions that are considered offensive or vulgar.
    In some places, using palabrotas in public can be looked down upon.
    En algunos lugares, usar palabrotas en público puede resultar muy mal visto.
    Terms that can hurt the feelings of others.
    It is better to avoid saying palabrotas during a formal conversation.
    Es mejor evitar decir palabrotas durante una conversación formal.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'palabra' plus the suffix -ota, which indicates excess or derogatory.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to say palabrotas
    To use offensive or vulgar language.
    decir palabrotas
    to produce palabrotas
    To generate violent or forceful expressions due to situations of anger.
    producir palabrotas
    to listen to palabrotas
    When someone pays attention to another person's swear words.
    escuchar palabrotas

    Related Words

    rudeness
    A word or expression that offends or causes displeasure.
    grosería
    insult
    An expression that belittles or hurts someone.
    insulto
    vulgarity
    The quality of being rude or in poor taste.
    vulgaridad

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expressions used to refer to palabrotas.
    In some regions, 'bad words' is used as a synonym for palabrotas.
    En algunas regiones, 'malas palabras' se usa como sinónimo de palabrotas.
    A term used to describe a very straightforward or blunt conversation.
    Someone who speaks their mind without hesitation could be considered to use palabrotas.
    Alguien que dice lo que piensa sin tapujos podría ser considerado que usa palabrotas.