coño
/ˈkoɲo/
interjection
B2
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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damn, hell (vulgar)
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¡Coño, qué frío hace!
Damn, it's cold!
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Usage notes
Literally a crude word for a body part; as an interjection (mainly in Spain and the Caribbean) it expresses annoyance or surprise, and «¿qué coño…?» adds emphasis to a question. Strongly vulgar. Milder alternatives: «caramba», «diablos», «demonios».
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