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How to Say "testicle" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “testicle” is “huevo” — use 'huevo' (often plural 'huevos') when referring to testicles in informal, slang, or vulgar contexts, similar to 'balls' in English. Be aware that 'huevo' also means 'egg'.

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huevo

OO-EH-vohˈweβo

nounC1slang
Use 'huevo' (often plural 'huevos') when referring to testicles in informal, slang, or vulgar contexts, similar to 'balls' in English. Be aware that 'huevo' also means 'egg'.
Two perfectly smooth, light pink ovoid anatomical shapes floating side-by-side.

Examples

¡Auch! Me di un coscorrón en los huevos.

Ouch! I hit my balls.

Me caí y me di un golpe en los huevos, ¡qué dolor!

I fell and hit myself in the balls, what pain!

No me toques los huevos, estoy de mal humor.

Don't bother me (literally: don't touch my balls), I'm in a bad mood.

Use in Plural

This meaning is almost always used in the plural form, 'los huevos,' especially in idiomatic expressions.

testículo

nounB1anatomy
Use 'testículo' for the formal, anatomical term for testicle, typically in medical, scientific, or neutral contexts.

Examples

El urólogo examinó el testículo izquierdo del paciente.

The urologist examined the patient's left testicle.

Slang vs. Formal Term

The most common mistake is using the slang term 'huevo' in formal or medical situations where 'testículo' is appropriate. While 'huevo' is widely understood, it can be considered vulgar or overly casual, so reserve it for informal conversations.

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