pelotudo

Spanish

3/5 · Vulgar

What it means

Vulgar insult for a fool or idiot.

Literally “big-balled”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “pe lo too do”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult
How it's used

Especially Southern Cone Spanish; usually stronger than friendly boludo.

How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar

Especially Southern Cone Spanish; usually stronger than friendly boludo. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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