vete al diablo
strong
The common phrase is vete al diablo. Vete al carajo is stronger and vulgar, while vete a freír espárragos is a humorous, milder way to tell someone to get lost, mainly in Spain.
Meaning: a rude way to dismiss someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| vete al diablo | strong |
| Vete al carajo | vulgar |
| Vete a freír espárragos | playful, Spain |
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Never use these with people you must respect. Vete al carajo is offensive in most settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Al carajo is used across Latin America and also in Spain. Freír espárragos is a funny Spanish expression and sounds old-fashioned to some.
When do people say it?
Spanish has many such phrases. The milder ones are often used jokingly among friends.
Did you know?
- Freír espárragos is a literal image of being sent away to do a pointless task.
Examples in context
- Vete al diablo, no quiero verte.Go to hell, I do not want to see you.
- Me dijo que me fuera a freír espárragos.He told me to get lost.
- ¡Vete al carajo!Go to hell!
Example conversation
Two coworkers, Pablo and Iván, argue after a meeting.
- PabloSiempre llegas tarde y nunca ayudas.You always arrive late and never help.
- IvánPues vete al diablo.Well, go to hell.
- PabloMejor hablamos mañana, más calmados.We had better talk tomorrow, calmer.
