insulto
“insulto” means “insult” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
insult
Also: slur, offense
📝 In Action
Él me lanzó un insulto muy feo.
A2He threw a very ugly insult at me.
No tolero ningún tipo de insulto en mi casa.
B1I don't tolerate any kind of insult in my house.
I insult
📝 In Action
Yo nunca insulto a nadie.
A2I never insult anyone.
A veces insulto sin querer cuando estoy enojado.
B1Sometimes I insult without meaning to when I am angry.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: insulto
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'insulto' as a naming word (noun)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'insultare', which literally meant 'to leap or jump upon'. Over time, it evolved from a physical action to a verbal attack.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'insulto' the same as a 'swear word'?
Not exactly. A 'swear word' is usually called 'una grosería' or 'una palabrota'. An 'insulto' is specifically aimed at attacking or offending someone's character.
How do I know if 'insulto' is the verb or the noun?
Look at the words around it! If it's after 'el' or 'un' (like 'el insulto'), it's a noun. If it follows 'yo' or is the main action of the sentence (like 'Yo insulto'), it's a verb.