pelotudo
What does “pelotudo” mean in English?
It's a derogatory term for someone considered a fool or an idiot. Literally, it translates to 'big-balled,' but that's not how it's used in conversation.
Literally “big-balled”
You'd use it similarly to calling someone a 'dumbass' in English, and it's often directed at someone in a confrontational way. It's particularly common in Southern Cone Spanish and carries more weight than the friendlier 'boludo.'
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