How to Say "swear word" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “swear word” is “taco” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
Bad language or profanity
Examples
No digas tacos delante de tu abuela.
Don't say swear words in front of your grandmother.
A veces se le escapa algún taco cuando está enfadado.
Sometimes a swear word slips out when he is angry.
Collective use
Even if someone says many bad words, people often say 'Él dice muchos tacos' (He says many swear words).
Taco vs. Grosería
Mistake: “Using 'taco' to mean a swear word in Mexico.”
Correction: Use 'palabrota' or 'grosería' outside of Spain for better clarity.
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