vaca gorda
/baka ɡoɾda/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'you fat cow' is translated into Spanish as vaca gorda.
This is an insulting expression used to call a woman overweight.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vaca is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be feminine (gorda instead of gordo). In Spanish, the pronoun 'you' is often omitted in direct insults and the phrase is frequently used as an exclamation, such as ¡Vaca gorda!
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, vaca is also used in the phrase hacer una vaca, which means to pool money together for a group purchase.
- In Spanish, adding the diminutive suffix to create vaquita can sometimes make the insult feel more sarcastic or belittling rather than softer.
- While vaca describes a cow, using the word vaca alone as an insult for a woman in some Spanish-speaking regions refers to her being promiscuous rather than her weight.
Examples in context
- No te quiero ver, vaca gorda.I don't want to see you, fat cow.
- ¡Eres una vaca gorda!You are a fat cow!
- Cállate, vaca gorda.Shut up, fat cow.
Example conversation
Two people arguing during a heated confrontation.
- MaríaNo quiero hablar contigo.I don't want to talk to you.
- DanielTú no mandas, vaca gorda.You aren't the boss, you fat cow.
- María¡No me hables así!Don't talk to me like that!
- DanielDigo la verdad sobre ti.I'm telling the truth about you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
