verga
“verga” means “dick” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
dick
Also: jerk
📝 In Action
Ese tipo es una verga con sus empleados.
B2That guy is a real jerk to his employees.
No digas esa palabra delante de mi abuela, la verga es una grosería.
A2Don't say that word in front of my grandma; that's a swear word.
Me golpeé la verga sin querer.
C1I hit my dick by accident.
shit!
Also: damn!
📝 In Action
¡Verga! Se me olvidaron las llaves en la casa.
B1Shit! I forgot my keys at home.
¡A la verga! ¿Viste ese rayo?
B2Holy shit! Did you see that lightning?
¡Qué verga! No me digas que perdimos otra vez.
B2Damn it! Don't tell me we lost again.
yard
Also: spar
📝 In Action
Los marineros subieron a la verga para asegurar las velas.
C2The sailors climbed the yard to secure the sails.
La verga mayor crujió bajo el fuerte viento.
C2The main yard creaked under the strong wind.
Antiguamente, se colgaba a los piratas de la verga del mástil.
C2In the old days, pirates were hung from the yard of the mast.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: verga
Question 1 of 3
If someone in Mexico says '¡A la verga!', how are they likely feeling?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'virga,' which meant a green twig, a rod, or a small wand.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'verga' as bad as the 'F-word' in English?
In many contexts, yes. While it is used casually by some groups, it is considered very foul language and should be avoided in polite company, schools, or workplaces.
Can I use 'verga' to mean 'cool'?
In Mexico, you might hear 'Está bien verga' (It's really cool), but be careful—it's very aggressive slang and can sound uneducated or threatening if you don't know the people well.
Does it mean the same thing in Spain as in Latin America?
In Spain, it's understood but 'polla' is much more common for the anatomy. In Latin America, especially Mexico and Venezuela, 'verga' is the dominant slang term.