pendejo
What it means
Insult meaning fool or asshole in many Latin American varieties.
Literally “pubic hair”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “pen day ho”
Heard aliases are retrieval hints, not pronunciation instruction. Accent, tone, vowel length and consonant contrasts may be lost.
Used as
How it's used
Can mean a youngster in some regions; do not apply one sense everywhere.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Can mean a youngster in some regions; do not apply one sense everywhere. Ratings are editorial estimates, not universal or survey-calibrated.