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bendejo

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Bendejo (noun) means a common misspelling of the Spanish pendejo, an insult meaning idiot, fool or arsehole. Literally it means a pubic hair. Example: “He kept typing bendejo, but the word is pendejo.”

noun

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

"He kept typing bendejo, but the word is pendejo."

"Some bendejo cut me off at the lights — spelt pendejo, and it means idiot."

How to use bendejo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA misspelling of pendejo, a Spanish insult meaning idiot.

When to use it

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.

Memory tip

It starts with a p, not a b. Spanish b and p sound closer to English ears than they do to native speakers, which is where the error comes from.

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Easily confused with

pendejo → bandejo cabrón →

Common pairings

pendejo no seas pendejo pinche pendejo

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

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

Origin: Spanish

Synonyms

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pendejo idiot fool jerk

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Rhymes for bendejo

pendejo

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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.

What is the meaning of bendejo?

"bendejo" (noun) means a common misspelling of the Spanish pendejo, an insult meaning idiot, fool or arsehole. Literally it means a pubic hair.

What is another word for bendejo?

Other words for "bendejo" include pendejo, idiot, fool, jerk.

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