vete a la mierda
/bete a la mjeɾda/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'f*ck you' can be translated into Spanish as vete a la mierda.
This is a very vulgar expression used to tell someone to go away or to express strong anger toward them. One way to express this is ¡Vete a la mierda!, which literally means 'Go to sh*t'. Another direct translation used among friends to express frustration is Que te j*dan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vete a la mierda is literally translated as 'go to the shit'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Vete a la mierda is highly vulgar and should be avoided in polite or professional conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, vete a la mierda is an expression that can convey a meaning similar to 'f*ck you'.
Did you know?
- In some regions, you might hear vete al carajo instead, which refers to the 'carajo' or the crow's nest of a sailing ship.
- While vete a la mierda is a harsh insult, some friends use it as a way to express disbelief, similar to saying 'get out of here' in English.
- The intensity of the insult vete a la mierda can be altered by the speaker's physical gestures. Accompanying the words with a specific hand movement can shift the phrase from a sudden outburst of anger to a purely dismissive gesture.
Examples in context
- ¡Vete a la mierda, no quiero verte más!Fuck you, I don't want to see you anymore!
- Si no te gusta, vete a la mierda.If you don't like it, fuck you.
Example conversation
A heated argument between a couple in a car.
- Mateo¡No me hables así, vete a la mierda!Don't talk to me like that, fuck you!
- Lucía¡Tú siempre empiezas estas peleas, Mateo!You always start these fights, Mateo!
- Mateo¡Me importa un bledo lo que digas!I don't give a damn what you say!
- Lucía¡Pues me voy, quédate solo!Then I'm leaving, stay alone!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
