cabron
kah-bronnoun, adjective
Spanish & ChicanoVulgarDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Know it. Don't throw it. This is the real heat — here so you can clock it in a song, a comment, or the next table over. Take it for a spin and you'll find out who still wants to talk to you.
Definition
A term with various meanings, including friend, fool, or jerk.
In simple English: A swear that can mean buddy, jerk, or something intense.
Examples
Don't mess with him, he's a cabron.
She's a cabrona when it comes to negotiations.
It's a cabron situation we're dealing with.
Usage notes
Literally a cuckold. In California Spanish it is buddy, bastard, impressive, or awful depending on tone. Genuinely profane. Fine among friends; a fight in the wrong room.
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- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun, adjective