The word [puta](javascript:void(0)) means "prostitute" or "whore" in Spanish and is considered vulgar and derogatory. It can also function as an intensifier similar to "fucking" in English, depending on context.
Core Meanings
- As a noun, [puta](javascript:void(0)) primarily refers to a female prostitute or is used insultingly to call a woman a "slut" or "bitch".
- It appears in common offensive expressions such as [hijo de puta](javascript:void(0)) ("son of a bitch") and [puta madre](javascript:void(0)) ("motherfucker").
Contextual Usage
- In exclamations, [puta](javascript:void(0)) can express frustration or surprise, much like "damn" or "shit" in English.
- It may intensify adjectives or phrases, for example, [¡Qué puta suerte!](javascript:void(0)) meaning "What damn luck!".
- The phrase [de puta madre](javascript:void(0)) can mean either "excellent" or "terrible" depending on tone and context
