Popular Cuban Spanish Swear Words To Survive The Streets Of Havana (2024)

In the vibrant realm of Spanish language learning, the Cuban dialect holds a unique charm, packed with intensity, color, and authenticity. As you navigate the exciting journey to learn Cuban Spanish, it’s almost inevitable to stumble upon their rich collection of swear words.

An undeniable part of the Cuban Spanish vocabulary, these words provide insight into the Cuban spirit – raw, honest, and packed with emotion. So, whether you’re a passionate linguaphile or an audacious traveler setting foot on the charming Cuban land, we’ve got you covered. Brace yourself for a fascinating linguistic roller-coaster ride as we delve into the world of Cuban swear words.

1. Cabrón

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Meaning:
Bastard (can be used in masculine/feminine term)

Examples:

• “Que cabrón eres”
  
• “You are such a bastard”
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• “Eres un cabrónmalagradecido”
• “You are an ungrateful bastard”
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• “Cabrón, te comiste todo mi comida”
• “Bastard you ate all my food”
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• “Coji a ese cabrónpor el cuello”
• “I got that bastard by the neck”
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• “Cabrona no te metas conmigo”
• “Bitch don’t mess with me”
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• “El cabrón carro se rompió”
• “The f*ckin car broke down“
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Origin:

It is said the origin is to have come from the famous and vulgar speaking comedian that derived from Cuba, Guillermo Alvarez Guedes, he was infamous for using curse words in all of his vulgar jokes. Using profanity became customary in Cuba.

2. Comemierda

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Literal Translation:
sh*t eater

Actual Meaning:
dumb-ass or fool (can be masculine/feminine)

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Examples:

• “¡Eres tremenda comemierda!”
• “You are such a dumbass!”
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• “No seas tan comemierda y haz la tarea”
• “Don’t be such a fool and do your homework”
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• “Oye comemierda ese es mi parqueo”
• “Hey asshole, that’s my parking space”
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• “Tu lo que eres es una comemierda”
• “You are just stupid (or You are just an asshole)”
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• “Comemierda no me hables así”
• “Asshole don’t talk to me like that”
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3. Hijo/Hija de puta

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Literal Translation:
Son of a bitch

Actual Meaning:
Mother f*cker/son of a bitch (can be masculine/feminine)

Examples:

• “¡Tu madre hijo de puta!”
• “Your mother, you son a bitch!”
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• “No seas tan hijo de puta y portate bien”
• “Don’t be such a son of a bitch and behave good”
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• “Este hijo de puta me robo mi cartera”
• “This son of a bitch stole my purse”
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• “Esta hija de puta no sabe con quien se mete”
• “This son of a bitch doesn’t know who who she is f*ckin with”
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4. Ñooo

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Literal Translation:
Daaammmm!

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Actual Meaning:
A word used for expression

Examples:

• “¡Ñooo! Que calor hace”
• “Dammm! It’s so hot outside”
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• “¡Ñooo! Que Buena esta esa hembra”
• “Dammm! That girl is so hot”
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• “¡Ñooo¡ Que perro mas grande”
• “Damm! That’s a big dog”
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5. Puñeta

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Literal Translation:
No literal translation

Actual Meaning:
Go to hell it can also mean “a thing”

Examples:

• “¡Vete pa la puñeta!”
• “Go to hell!”
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• “Esta puñeta no sirve”
• “This thing does not work”
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• “Puñeta, no me hagas gritar”
• “f*ck, don’t make me scream”
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• “¡Esta casa esta de puñeta!”
• “This house is so f*cked up!”
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In other countries this can mean to masturbat*. In other countries this can mean a piece of clothing.

Below, at the VERY end of episode 3 of Gritty Spanish Original, in an episode named, “Policía corrupto“(dirty cop), after a cop robbed a guy of his money and drives off, you’ll hear the frustrated and confused fellow say, “Puñeta“(f*ck) and the very first word we spoke about, “Cabrón“, he even say, “Vete al carajo” instead of “Vete pa la puñeta“. This is one of the MANY reasons why our Gritty Spanish audio stories are so addicting and unique! Listen to that audio clip below.

6. Coño

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Meaning:
f*ck! Or sh*t! It is a word used as an expression

Examples:

• “Coño ese carro esta fuera de liga”
• “sh*t, that car is amazing”
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• “Coño, ¡que frío!”
• “f*ck, it’s cold!”
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• “Coño, te dije que vengas aquí”
• “f*ck, I told you to come here”
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• “Coño que mala eres”
• “You are so f*ckin mean”
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7. Tuerca/Tortillera

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Literal Translation:
Screw/omelet maker

Actual Meaning:
Lesbian/bi-sexual woman

Examples:

• “Tuerca, no te metas con mi hembra”
• “Lesbian, don’t mess with my girl”
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• “Esa mujer es una tortillera”
• “That woman is bi-sexual”
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• “¡Eres una tuerca!”
• “You are a lesbian”
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• “La torillera esa mete miedo”
• “That dyke is scary”
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8. Bugarrón/Maricón

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Literal Translation:
No literal translation

Actual Meaning:
hom*osexual (Gay man) / fa*ggot!

Examples:

• “¡Eres tremendo bugarrón!”
• “You are a fa*ggot!”
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• “Maricón, ¡no te metas conmigo!”
• “fa*ggot, don’t mess around with me!”
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• “Oye maricón, ven aquí”
• “Hey fa*ggot, come here”
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• “Este maricón me tiene la vida hecha un yogur”
• “Im sick and tired of this f*ckin asshole”
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• “El bugarrón de tu perro me mordio”
• “Your f*ckin dog bit me”
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9. Cojones

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Literal Translation:
No literal translation

Actual Meaning:
Male testicl*s – it is used as an expression (such as f*ck)

Examples:

• “Cojones, no hables tanto”
• “f*ck, don’t talk so much”
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• “¿Que cojones quieres?”
• “What the f*ck do you want?”
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• “¡Cojones no te metas conmigo!”
• “Don’t f*ck with me!”
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Conclusion:

And there you have it – a window into the fiery world of Cuban curse words. But remember, language is a deep ocean, and we’ve just dipped our toes in the Cuban dialect’s surface. Whether it’s the profanity, the idioms, or the casual lingo, each element plays its part in painting the grand picture of a language. These swear words you’ve learned today are just one piece of the intricate Cuban Spanish vocabulary puzzle.

Remember, the real essence of language learning lies in cultural immersion, in using the words where they belong – among the Cuban people. So, the next time you’re exploring the vibrant streets of Havana, don’t shy away from testing out your newly acquired linguistic skills!

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