cagar
What does “cagar” mean in English?
It's a vulgar way to say 'to shit' but can also mean to screw something up in certain expressions.
Literally “defecate”
You might hear it used like 'cagarla' to mean 'to mess it up,' similar to saying 'to fuck it up' in English. It's used as a verb and can be casual or more intense depending on the context.
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Related Spanish words
cagada
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to a serious mistake or a mess-up. The literal sense relates to shitting, which can sometimes be implied in context.
cagallón
2/5 · CoarseIt's a coarse term for a piece of excrement, essentially meaning 'turd.'
acojonar
3/5 · VulgarIt means to frighten or intimidate someone. In a reflexive form, it can also mean to become scared oneself.
encabronar
3/5 · VulgarIt means to anger or piss someone off. In its reflexive form, it means to get angry oneself.
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