noun
puta
Puta (noun) means a vulgar Spanish term for a prostitute, often used more broadly as a strong insult. Example: “The word puta appears frequently in Spanish-language slang and song lyrics as a harsh insult.”
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A vulgar Spanish term for a prostitute, often used more broadly as a strong insult.
"The word puta appears frequently in Spanish-language slang and song lyrics as a harsh insult."
How to use puta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude Spanish swear word roughly equivalent to "whore" or "bitch."
Common mistake
This is vulgar and offensive in Spanish; it should not be used casually.
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Etymology
From Spanish puta, tracing back through Vulgar Latin to a root meaning simply "girl" or "young woman," which later took on a derogatory sense.
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What is the meaning of puta?
"puta" (noun) means a vulgar Spanish term for a prostitute, often used more broadly as a strong insult.
How do you use puta in a sentence?
Example: "The word puta appears frequently in Spanish-language slang and song lyrics as a harsh insult."
