The word "puto" in Spanish is a vulgar and offensive term with several meanings depending on context:
- It is the masculine form of "puta," meaning "prostitute" or "male prostitute" in a pejorative sense
- It is commonly used as a slur against gay men, often translated as "faggot" or "poof" in English, and is considered derogatory and offensive
- As an adjective, it can be used as a strong intensifier similar to "fucking" or "bloody," for example, "puto frío" means "fucking cold"
- It can also be used as a general insult meaning "asshole," "fucker," or "motherfucker"
In summary, "puto" is a highly offensive Spanish profanity used mainly as an insult or slur, and it should be avoided in polite conversation. However, it also appears in other unrelated contexts, such as the name of a Filipino rice cake called "puto," which is unrelated to the Spanish profanity
. Key points:
Meaning| Usage Context| Notes
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Male prostitute| Pejorative noun| Masculine form of "puta"
Homophobic slur| Offensive insult| Used derogatorily against gay men
Intensifier/adjective| Vulgar intensifier| Means "fucking" or "bloody"
General insult| Vulgar insult| Means "asshole," "fucker," etc.
Filipino rice cake| Food| Unrelated to Spanish meaning
Use of "puto" in Spanish is strongly offensive and context-dependent, so caution is advised
