mi peste
/mi peste/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "my stink" is mi peste.
This phrase is used to refer to one's own unpleasant body odor.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi peste/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word peste to refer to the Black Death, known as la peste negra.
- Because peste is so strong, using it to describe a minor body odor might sound quite hyperbolic or dramatic to a native speaker.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone una peste can be a harsh insult meaning they are a nuisance or a social outcast.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are walking home after a long day of hiking.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿puedes oler mi peste?Daniel, can you smell my stink?
- DanielSí, los dos olemos muy mal.Yes, we both smell very bad.
- LucíaNecesito un baño urgente.I need a bath urgently.
- DanielYo también, vamos rápido a casa.Me too, let's go home quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
