General
descuéntate
What does descuéntate mean?
A command to leave or get lost, in Chicano Caló.
"Ya, descuéntate, no te queremos aquí."
Origin
Chicano Caló, from 'descontar'; 'take yourself out'.
Frequently asked questions
What does descuéntate mean?
It is a command telling someone to beat it or get lost. Literally it is closer to 'take yourself out of here'.
Where does descuéntate come from?
It comes from the Spanish verb 'descontar' (to discount or subtract), reshaped in Chicano Caló into a way to tell someone to leave.
Is descuéntate rude?
It is blunt and dismissive, used to push someone away, so it is not polite, though it is not a strong swear word.
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