pete
“pete” means “blowjob” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
blowjob
Also: oral sex
📝 In Action
Ese es un término muy vulgar, no digas 'pete' en una reunión.
B2That is a very vulgar term; don't say 'pete' in a meeting.
En Argentina, la palabra se usa solo en contextos muy informales o groseros.
C1In Argentina, the word is only used in very informal or rude contexts.
Hacer un pete es una expresión que escucharás en películas para adultos.
C2'Hacer un pete' is an expression you will hear in adult movies.
joint
Also: spliff
📝 In Action
Estaban en el parque fumando un pete.
B2They were in the park smoking a joint.
¿Sabes liar un pete?
C1Do you know how to roll a joint?
No me gusta el olor de ese pete.
B1I don't like the smell of that joint.
to explode
Also: to crash, to succeed
📝 In Action
Espero que mi ordenador no pete hoy.
B2I hope my computer doesn't crash today.
Ojalá que tu nueva canción lo pete en Spotify.
B2I hope your new song makes it big on Spotify.
¡Que pete todo!
C1Let it all blow up! / Let it all happen!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "pete" in Spanish:
blowjob→joint→oral sex→spliff→to crash→to explode→to succeed→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pete
Question 1 of 3
If you are in Madrid and someone mentions a 'pete', they are likely talking about:
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from 'petardo' (firecracker), which comes from the French 'pétard'. In Spain, it evolved into slang for a joint. In Argentina, the origin is more colloquial and possibly related to the noise or 'smallness' implied by firecrackers, later taking on its sexual connotation.
First recorded: 20th century (as slang)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pete' the same as 'petardo'?
In Spain, they are often used interchangeably for a joint, but 'petardo' literally means firecracker. In Argentina, they are very different; 'pete' is sexual and 'petardo' is a firecracker.
Can I use 'pete' to mean 'cool'?
Not directly. You might say '¡Lo peta!' (He's killing it/That's cool!) using the verb form, but 'pete' as a noun does not mean 'cool'.
What is the gender of 'pete'?
It is always masculine: el pete, un pete.