me tiro un pedo
/me tiɾo un pedo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "I fart" is me tiro un pedo.
This phrase is used to state that one is releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me tiro un pedo literally translates to "I throw myself a fart". In this context, me tiro means "I throw/emit for myself".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The expression me tiro un pedo is informal and colloquial.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "you fart" to someone you are on familiar terms with, change me tiro to te tiras.
How do you pronounce it?
/me tiɾo un pedo/
Did you know?
- The Mexican slang greeting ¿Qué pedo? uses the word for 'fart' to ask 'What's up?' or 'What's the matter?'
- The phrase estar pedo uses the word for 'fart' to describe the state of being very drunk.
- In some regions, the adjective pedorro describes a person who is flatulent, but it can also be used as a slang term for someone who is insignificant or unimportant.
Examples in context
- Cuando como coliflor o bebo leche, me tiro un pedo.When I eat cauliflower or drink milk, I fart.This sentence is useful for describing how certain foods like cauliflower or milk can cause one to fart using me tiro un pedo.Tatoeba #10044345 by manufrutos, translation #9980713 by shekitten
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are sitting on the sofa.
- DanielAy, me tiro un pedo.Oh, I fart.
- Elena¡Daniel, qué asco!Daniel, how gross!
- DanielLo siento, fue un accidente.I'm sorry, it was an accident.
- ElenaAbre la ventana ahora mismo.Open the window right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
