joder
What does “joder” mean in English?
It means to fuck, but can also mean to bother or ruin something. In Spain, it's often used as an exclamation.
Literally “have sex”
It's similar to saying 'fuck' in English, used both to express frustration and as a general exclamation. It's more common in Spain than in other Spanish-speaking regions.
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Related Spanish words
chingar
4/5 · StrongIt primarily means to fuck, but can also mean to bother or ruin something depending on the context. Its literal translation is 'to have sex.'
carajo
3/5 · VulgarIt’s an exclamation of annoyance or emphasis, similar to saying 'damn' or 'fuck.'
dar por culo
4/5 · StrongIt means to annoy or bother someone intensely, but it can also refer to a vulgar sexual act. The literal translation is 'give through the arse.'
follar
4/5 · StrongIt means to have sex, specifically in a very direct and crude way. It's a straightforward term for fucking.
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