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pedo

PEH-doh/ˈpeðo/

“pedo” means “fart” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

fart

Also: flatulence
NounmB1slang
General
A small green cloud of gas appearing behind a round, cute cartoon character.

📝 In Action

Se tiró un pedo y todos se rieron.

B1

He farted and everyone laughed.

Huele a pedo aquí adentro.

B1

It smells like a fart in here.

¡Qué pedo más ruidoso!

B2

What a loud fart!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ventosidad (flatulence (polite))
  • gas (gas)

Common Collocations

  • tirarse un pedo – to fart
  • soltar un pedo – to let a fart go

Idioms & Expressions

  • ni de pedo – no way / not a chance

drunk / drunkenness

Also: mess / fuss / trouble
NounmB2slang
SpainMexico
A character with dizzy eyes and a wobbly stance holding an empty glass.

📝 In Action

Lleva un pedo que no puede ni andar.

B2

He's so drunk he can't even walk.

Vaya pedo pillaste anoche.

C1

You got so wasted last night.

No quiero más pedos con la policía.

B2

I don't want any more trouble with the police.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • sobriedad (sobriety)

Common Collocations

  • pillar un pedo – to get drunk
  • llevar un pedo – to be drunk (currently)
  • armar un pedo – to cause a scene or fuss

Idioms & Expressions

  • ¿Qué pedo? – What's up? / What the hell happened?

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pedo" in Spanish:

fart→flatulence→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pedo

Question 1 of 3

If someone in Mexico asks you '¿Qué pedo?', what are they likely asking?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pedorrear(to fart repeatedly) — Verb
pedorreta(raspberry (sound made with mouth)) — Noun
pedorro(farty / someone who farts a lot) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'peditum', which refers to the sound of breaking wind.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: petItalian: peto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pedo' offensive?

Yes, it is considered vulgar slang. You should avoid using it in professional environments, with people you don't know well, or around children.

What is the difference between 'buen pedo' and 'mal pedo'?

Mainly used in Mexico, 'buen pedo' refers to someone who has a good vibe or is a nice person. 'Mal pedo' refers to a bad situation, bad luck, or someone being a jerk.

How do I say 'fart' politely?

You can use 'gas' (plural: 'gases') or 'ventosidad'. Most people just avoid the topic altogether in polite company!