¡Cuidado! Bad Words in Mexican Spanish You Should Avoid
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.