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How to Say "curse words" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “curse words” is “tacos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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tacos

nounB1informal
informal speech
A cartoon character with a frustrated expression and a red face, with a comic-style explosion bubble coming from their mouth to represent shouting.

Examples

No digas tacos delante de los niños.

Don't say swear words in front of the children.

Ese hombre siempre está soltando tacos.

That man is always shouting swear words.

Using 'tacos' for language

In Spain, when you use 'tacos' with the verb 'decir' (to say), it almost always refers to swearing.

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