¡Guácala!
Mexico, exclamation
To say something is gross, Mexicans often shout ¡Guácala! You can also say Qué asco or call something asqueroso.
Meaning: disgusting (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Guácala! | Mexico, exclamation |
| asqueroso | neutral |
| Qué asco | everyday |
¡Guácala! is an exclamation, often used by children and by adults who are joking. Qué asco works for anything unpleasant.
Which one should you use?
Asqueroso describes the thing itself, as in Está asqueroso. Gacho is another Mexican slang word, but it means nasty or bad rather than disgusting.
What mistakes should you avoid?
¡Guácala! is not a word for formal writing. In a polite setting use desagradable.
Did you know?
- ¡Guácala! is also used as a playful, exaggerated reaction between friends, not only for real disgust.
Examples in context
- ¡Guácala, qué feo huele!Gross, it smells terrible!
- Qué asco, ese baño está sucio.Gross, that bathroom is dirty.
- Esa comida está asquerosa.That food is disgusting.
Example conversation
Ana shows her little brother Luis a bug in the kitchen of their house in Toluca.
- AnaMira, una cucaracha.Look, a cockroach.
- Luis¡Guácala!Gross!
- AnaQué asco, mejor llama a mamá.How gross, better call mom.
