falo
/ˈfalo/masculine
The English word phallus is translated into Spanish as falo.
falo refers to the penis or its representation.
Meaning: the penis or its representation (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term chota is a colloquialism used in certain regions, particularly in Latin America, to refer to the penis in a playful or risqué way. Pija is commonly used in casual speech in some regions, especially in Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Spain, to refer to the penis. Pito is a common slang term used in some Spanish-speaking countries to describe the penis in a casual manner.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfalo/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, using the word chota to refer to a phallus can backfire because in other regions it is a slang term for the 'police'.
- Spanish has a vast array of 'double entendre' jokes called albures, where words like pito or falo are hidden within innocent sentences to create sexual puns.
- While pija is a common slang term for the phallus in Argentina, in other Spanish-speaking regions it can be used to describe someone who is posh or arrogant.
Examples in context
- El falo es un símbolo de fertilidad.The phallus is a symbol of fertility.
- En la escultura se observa un falo.A phallus is observed in the sculpture.
- Dibujaron un falo en la pared.They drew a phallus on the wall.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at ancient artifacts in a museum.
- Alejandro¿Qué significa ese símbolo?What does that symbol mean?
- SofíaEs un falo tallado en la piedra.It is a phallus carved in stone.
- AlejandroEs un detalle muy extraño.It is a very strange detail.
- SofíaEs común en el arte antiguo.It is common in ancient art.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “phallus” translations and entries falo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
