¡Cuidado! Bad Words in Puerto Rican Spanish You Should Avoid

In Puerto Rican Spanish, steer clear of these offensive terms: “Cabrón” can be highly insulting, similar to “bastard.” “Puñeta” is a strong expletive. “Mamabicho” is an extremely vulgar insult. “Pato” can be a homophobic slur. Even common slang like “wepa” (expression of excitement) can be inappropriate in formal contexts.

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