puta
poo-tahnoun
Spanish & ChicanoVulgarDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known
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
Bitch, whore — the feminine insult, and also the fuel in hijueputa / hijo de puta. Hijo de puta is son of a bitch, fully loaded.
In simple English: A strong insult for a woman, or part of son of a bitch.
Examples
Hijo de puta, that driver almost took the door off.
Calling a woman puta is not “just Spanish.” It is the insult.
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. Recognize it. Do not use it of a person.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun