malparido
vulgar, Colombia
The literal word is bastardo, but as an insult Colombians reach for malparido or hijueputa. Both are strong and rude.
Meaning: insult, strong language (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| malparido | vulgar, Colombia |
| hijueputa | vulgar, Colombia |
| bastardo | neutral, literal |
Bastardo sounds bookish or like a translation and is mostly used for a child born outside marriage. Malparido and hijueputa are the real street insults.
When do people say it?
These words are also used between close friends as rough jokes, but a stranger who says them can start a fight. Avoid them unless you know the person well.
Did you know?
- In Colombia hijueputa is often shortened in speech and can express surprise or admiration as well as anger.
Examples in context
- Ese malparido me quitó el puesto.That bastard took my seat.
- No le hables así, es un bastardo.Do not talk to him like that, he is a bastard.
- ¡Hijueputa, qué susto!Damn, what a scare!
Example conversation
Two friends, Julián and Mateo, talk about a driver who cut them off in Bogotá.
- JuliánEse conductor casi nos choca.That driver almost hit us.
- MateoSí, ese malparido no mira nada.Yes, that bastard does not look at anything.
- JuliánTranquilo, ya pasó.Easy, it is over.
