bendejo

4 synonyms for bendejo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A common misspelling of the Spanish pendejo, an insult meaning idiot, fool or arsehole. Literally it means a pubic hair.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

idiot fool

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

jerk

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

pendejo

How to use bendejo

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

pendejo no seas pendejo pinche pendejo

Vulgar. In Mexico and much of Latin America it is a strong insult; in parts of the Caribbean and Argentina it is milder and can mean naive or immature.

Etymology

An error for Spanish pendejo, from Latin pectiniculus, a diminutive of pecten 'comb', used by extension of the pubic region.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it bendejo or pendejo?

Pendejo is the correct Spanish spelling. Bendejo is a phonetic misspelling with no meaning of its own in Spanish.

How offensive is pendejo?

It varies by country. In Mexico it is a genuine insult, roughly as strong as calling someone a dumbarse, though friends use it jokingly. In Argentina and parts of the Caribbean it more often means a kid or someone naive and is much milder.

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