pringao
/pɾinɡao/from spelling rules
The English phrase jabroni can be translated into Spanish as pringao.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region and specific nuance, other terms may be more appropriate. In Spain, capullo can be used to describe a person who is irritating, stupid or behaves badly. In Latin America, huevón is a slang term used to refer to someone who is lazy or clueless. Additionally, the term baboso translates to 'idiot' or 'fool'.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾinɡao/
Did you know?
- While pringao is an insult in Spain, the root verb 'pringar' can also mean to work very hard or to arrive at a job with great effort. In certain contexts, you might describe someone who is constantly working late as a 'pringao' in a self-deprecating way.
- The term pringao is specifically linked to the verb 'pringar', which means to get oneself dirty or to be caught in a messy situation. In Spanish slang, it describes someone who is easily tricked or gets stuck with the bad end of a deal.
- While pringao is used to insult someone's intelligence, it is almost exclusively a term used in Spain and would sound quite out of place in Mexico or Argentina.
Examples in context
- Eres un auténtico capullo, no puedo creer lo que has hecho.You're a real jerk, I can't believe what you've done.
- No seas un pringao y dile la verdad.Don't be a jabroni and tell the truth.
- Ese tipo es un pringao total.That guy is a total jabroni.
- Me siento como un pringao con este traje.I feel like a jabroni in this suit.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about a coworker.
- MateoMira a ese pringao con su traje.Look at that jabroni in his suit.
- SofíaNo seas tan cruel, Mateo.Don't be so cruel, Mateo.
- MateoEs que es un pringao total.It's just that he's a total jabroni.
- SofíaBueno, deja que trabaje tranquilo.Well, just let him work in peace.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
