coño
“coño” means “damn” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
damn, the hell
Also: wow
📝 In Action
¡Coño! Me olvidé las llaves otra vez.
C1Damn! I forgot my keys again.
¿Pero qué coño estás haciendo?
C1What the hell are you doing?
¡Coño, qué alegría verte!
C1Wow, what a joy to see you!
cunt
📝 In Action
Esa es una palabra muy malsonante para referirse al coño.
C2That is a very foul word to refer to the [vulva].
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Words that translate to "coño" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: coño
Question 1 of 3
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'coño'?
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Derived from the Latin word 'cunnus,' which was a vulgar term for the same anatomical part.
First recorded: Evidence of its use exists since the Middle Ages in vulgar speech.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'coño' as bad as the 'C-word' in English?
In Spain, it is usually less offensive than the English 'C-word' and is more like 'damn' or 'shit' depending on the tone. However, in many Latin American countries, it remains extremely offensive.
Can I use 'coño' to describe a person?
No, it's not typically used to call a person a name directly. You would use 'coñazo' to describe someone who is very annoying or boring.
What can I say instead if I want to be polite?
You can use '¡Ostra!', '¡Caramba!', or '¡Miércoles!' to show surprise without being vulgar.