deputa (deh-poo-tah)

de.ˈpu.taexclamation

What does deputa (deh-poo-tah) mean? deputa (deh-poo-tah) is a Filipino severe that translates to “son of a bitch” in English.

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"son of a bitch"

Spanish contraction of 'de puta'.

Deputa, sakit! (Son of a bitch, it hurts!)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • As a spontaneous exclamation

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Often yelled when suddenly startled or injured in Visayan regions.

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