cagalera
Spain, vulgar
The neutral word is diarrea. Slang words in Spain include cagalera and churrias, both informal and not for polite company.
Meaning: diarrhea (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cagalera | Spain, vulgar |
| diarrea | neutral |
| churrias | Spain, informal |
You say tener diarrea or in slang tener cagalera. Use diarrea with a doctor or in a pharmacy.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Cagalera is rough and fits only among friends or in jokes.
Did you know?
- In pharmacies people use diarrea even if they use slang with friends.
Examples in context
- Tengo diarrea desde ayer.I have had diarrhea since yesterday.
- Me dio una cagalera tremenda.I got terrible diarrhea.
- El niño tiene churrias.The boy has the runs.
Example conversation
Mario talks to the pharmacist in Granada.
- MarioBuenos días, tengo diarrea desde anoche.Good morning, I have had diarrhea since last night.
- FarmacéuticaLe doy algo para eso.I will give you something for that.
- MarioGracias.Thank you.
