hijo de perra
/ixo de pera/from spelling rules
The English phrase "son of a gun" can be translated into Spanish as hijo de perra.
This phrase is used as a euphemism.
Meaning: euphemism (intj)
Did you know?
- The word perra can refer to 'cash' or coins in certain contexts, stemming from the historical names of specific coins like perra gorda.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, using hijo de perra among very close male friends can be a sign of affection or camaraderie rather than an insult.
- In some regions, the phrase hijo de perra can be used to describe someone who is incredibly clever or cunning, rather than just an insult.
Examples in context
- No puedo creer lo que hizo ese hijo de su mauser.I can't believe what that son of a gun did.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía find out they both won a prize.
- Mateo¡Hijo de perra, yo también gané!Son of a gun, I won too!
- LucíaNo puede ser, Mateo.No way, Mateo.
- MateoMira el ticket, es verdad.Look at the ticket, it's true.
- LucíaEres un suertudo, hijo de perra.You're a lucky guy, you son of a gun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hijo, perra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
