Mexican Spanish has rich slang, but avoid these offensive terms: “Chinga tu madre” is an extremely vulgar maternal insult. “Pendejo” (idiot) is quite offensive. “Puto” can be a homophobic slur. “Güey,” while common among friends, can be disrespectful to strangers. Even milder words like “naco” (tacky) can be hurtful in certain contexts.
¡Cuidado! Bad Words in Mexican Spanish You Should Avoid
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