me vale madre
meh vah-leh mah-drehphrase
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
I don’t give a damn. Slightly less genital than me vale verga, still not for the office.
In simple English: I don’t care — strong.
Examples
Me vale madre, I’m going anyway.
A él le vale madre the neighbors.
Usage notes
Genuinely profane. Documented so you can recognize it in music, the street, and group chats. Do not use it at work, with elders, or with people you just met.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- phrase