Puta (en. Bitch)

/ˈputa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Vulgar term used to refer to a woman who engages in prostitution.

Some called her a whore for her work, but she felt proud to be independent.

Algunos la llamaban puta por su trabajo, pero ella se sentía orgullosa de ser independiente.

Derogatory expression to insult a woman.

Don't talk to her like that, you have no right to call her a whore.

No le hables así, no tienes derecho a llamarla puta.

The word 'puta' comes from the Latin 'putta', which means 'girl' or 'young girl'.

motherfucker

Expression that denotes anger or surprise.

puta madre

sons of bitches

Insult used to refer to people considered despicable.

hijos de puta

like a whore in church

It is used to describe someone who feels out of place.

como puta en iglesia

prostitute

Woman who practices prostitution.

prostituta

whore

Synonym for prostitute.

meretriz

sex worker

Person who engages in consensual sexual work.

trabajadora sexual

Used to refer to someone with contempt.

You're a whore if you think that.

Eres una puta si piensas eso.

Colloquial term used to refer to someone who acts exaggeratedly.

Don't be a whore, relax!

¡No seas puta, relájate!