How to Say "whore" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “whore” is “puta” — C1 level.
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nounC1slang
vulgar insult
Examples
Ella trabaja como prostituta, no uses esa palabra ofensiva con ella.
She works as a prostitute; don't use that offensive word with her.
Ese es un insulto muy fuerte en español.
That is a very strong insult in Spanish.
No deberías llamar así a nadie.
You shouldn't call anyone that.
Usage as an insult
When used to refer to a person, it is one of the most offensive terms in the Spanish language. It functions as a female noun.
Using it jokingly
Mistake: “Calling a friend 'puta' casually.”
Correction: Only do this if you have a very close relationship where 'insult-humor' is established; otherwise, it will cause a fight.
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