How to Say "oral sex" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “oral sex” is “pete” — C2 level.
Examples
Ese es un término muy vulgar, no digas 'pete' en una reunión.
That 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.
In Argentina, the word is only used in very informal or rude contexts.
Hacer un pete es una expresión que escucharás en películas para adultos.
'Hacer un pete' is an expression you will hear in adult movies.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is always masculine: 'el pete' or 'un pete'.
Verb Pairing
It is almost exclusively used with the verb 'hacer' (to do/make) to describe the action.
Accidental Vulgarity
Mistake: “Using 'pete' to mean a small firecracker in Argentina.”
Correction: Use 'petardo' instead to avoid the sexual connotation.
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