me cago en la mar

Spanish

2/5 · Coarse

What does “me cago en la mar” mean in English?

This is a euphemistic way to express annoyance or frustration. Literally, it translates to 'I shit in the sea.'

Literally “I shit in the sea”

Sounds like “meh KAH-go en la mar”
Used as Exclamation
How it's used

It's commonly used as an exclamation in Spain, similar to saying 'damn it' or 'for fuck's sake' in English, but it's generally less aggressive than other variations of 'me cago en'.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

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