vete a la mierda
/bete a la mjeɾda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "go f yourself" is translated into Spanish as vete a la mierda.
This is a very rude expression used to tell someone to go away or to express strong anger toward them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally translated as "go to the shit".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the expression Vete al carajo is commonly used to mean "Go to hell."
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vete is the imperative command form of the reflexive verb irse, which means to go away or to leave.
Did you know?
- The word mierda is a direct cognate of the obsolete English word 'merd', which entered English via French.
- While vete a la mierda is common in Spain, speakers in Mexico and other Latin American countries often use vete a la chingada, which references a specific historical and cultural root of vulgarity unique to Mexico.
- In some contexts, saying vete a la mierda can be used between very close friends as a form of aggressive irony or a joke, provided the tone is light.
Examples in context
- Vete a la mierda con tus mentiras.Go f yourself with your lies.
- ¡Vete a la mierda, no quiero verte!Go f yourself, I don't want to see you!
- Si vas a seguir insultándome, vete a la mierda.If you are going to keep insulting me, go f yourself.
Example conversation
Alejandro is bothering María after she asked him to leave.
- MaríaYa te dije que te fueras.I already told you to leave.
- AlejandroNo te voy a dejar sola.I am not going to leave you alone.
- María¡Vete a la mierda, Alejandro!Go f yourself, Alejandro!
- AlejandroEstá bien, me voy.Fine, I'm leaving.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, la, mierda, vete a la mierda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
