follar
“follar” means “to fuck” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to fuck
Also: to screw, to destroy or beat someone
📝 In Action
Llevan saliendo un mes pero todavía no han follado.
B2They've been dating for a month but they haven't fucked yet.
¡Te voy a follar en el FIFA!
B2I'm going to destroy you in FIFA!
Se fueron a casa para follar.
B2They went home to fuck.
to blow with bellows
📝 In Action
Antiguamente era necesario follar el fuego para que no se apagara.
C2In the old days, it was necessary to blow on the fire with bellows so it wouldn't go out.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: follar
Question 1 of 3
If someone in Spain says 'Me han follado en el examen', what do they likely mean?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'follis', which means 'bellows' or a 'leather bag'. It originally described the movement of air, later evolving into a slang term for sexual movement.
First recorded: 13th century (original sense); 19th century (slang sense documented)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'follar' used in Latin America?
It is understood everywhere because of Spanish movies and TV, but it's not the natural choice. Locals usually say 'chingar' in Mexico or 'coger' in the Southern Cone.
How rude is this word compared to the English F-word?
In Spain, it's quite similar, though perhaps used slightly more frequently in casual conversation. It's still very offensive to use in formal settings.
Does it have any non-sexual meanings today?
Technically yes (to use bellows), but in 99% of modern life, it is only used as slang for having sex or being beaten badly in a game.