me importa un carajo
/me impoɾta un kaɾaxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'idgaf' can be translated into Spanish as me importa un carajo.
This is a vulgar slang expression used to express total indifference or contempt. It is used to show that the speaker is completely unconcerned with the opinions of others or the consequences of a situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'it matters a [vulgarity] to me', where carajo is a vulgar term for a person's genitals or functions as a general expletive.
Which one should you use?
While me importa un carajo is highly vulgar, you can use me importa un bledo if you want to express the same level of indifference in a polite way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
me importa un carajo is considered vulgar slang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, the term importar un bledo is used to convey indifference.
How do you pronounce it?
/me impoɾta un kaɾaxo/
Did you know?
- The word carajo likely comes from the Ancient Greek word khárax, meaning a 'stick' or 'palisade'.
- Spanish speakers often use a variety of tiny, insignificant objects to express total indifference, such as un pepino, which means 'a cucumber'.
- The word carajo is so versatile that it can be used not just to express indifference, but also as a command to tell someone to go away.
Examples in context
- No me importa un carajo, estoy cansado/a.I don't give a f***
- Me importa un carajo lo que digan.I don't give a damn what they say.
- Me importa un carajo si viene o no.I don't give a shit whether he comes or not.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are arguing about a social event.
- LucíaTodos creen que no iré a la fiesta.Everyone thinks I won't go to the party.
- Javier¿Y a ti te molesta eso, Lucía?And does that bother you, Lucia?
- LucíaNo, me importa un carajo lo que piensen.No, I don't give a fuck what they think.
- JavierTienes razón, no les hagas caso.You're right, don't listen to them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carajo, me, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
