mamahuevo
What does “mamahuevo” mean in English?
It's a strong personal insult, essentially calling someone a 'sucker of eggs or testicles.'
Literally “egg/testicle sucker”
Typically used as a direct insult, similar to calling someone a 'dickhead' in English, and is particularly common in Caribbean Spanish.
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Related Spanish words
cabrón
4/5 · StrongIt's a strong insult similar to calling someone a bastard, though it can also be used in a more friendly or admiring way depending on context. Literally, it means 'male goat.'
cabrón de mierda
4/5 · StrongThis is a strong insult expressing contempt, akin to calling someone a 'fucking bastard.'
que te follen
4/5 · StrongThis is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off or get lost. It literally means 'may they fuck you,' emphasizing a harsh dismissal.
que te jodan
4/5 · StrongIt's a strong, hostile dismissal similar to saying 'fuck you.'
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