How to Say "retarded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “retarded” is “retardado” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
NounC1slang
extremely offensive slur
Examples
No uses esa palabra, es un insulto muy feo.
Don't use that word; it is a very ugly insult.
Le gritó 'retardado' y el profesor lo castigó.
He shouted a slur at him, and the teacher punished him.
Word as a Person
When used to describe a person, it functions as a noun. However, it is almost exclusively used as a slur in modern Spanish.
Cultural Sensitivity
Mistake: “Calling a friend 'retardado' jokingly.”
Correction: Use 'tonto' or 'bobo' for light teasing.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.