puta (poo-tah)
What does puta (poo-tah) mean? puta (poo-tah) is a Filipino severe that translates to βfuck / bitch / whoreβ in English.
Literal Translation
whore (Spanish loan)
Meaning & Usage
"fuck / bitch / whore"
Derived directly from Spanish. A prostitute, but universally used as an exclamation.
Examples in the Wild
Puta, ang init! (Fuck, it's hot!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- As a spontaneous exclamation
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces β will cause genuine offense
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Deeply ingrained in Filipino culture. It is the building block for the most iconic Filipino curses.
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βcrazy / retarded / foolβ
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βto fuck / a fuckβ
The vulgar verb for sexual intercourse.
iyut (ee-yoot)
βfuckβ
Visayan word for sexual intercourse, adopted everywhere.
bobo mo (boh-bo mo)
βyou're so fucking dumbβ
Focusing the 'bobo' directly on the listener.
salot (sah-lot)
βmenace / plagueβ
A plague upon society.
hinayupak (hee-nah-yoo-pak)
βbastard / son of a bitchβ
A heavy, archaic intensification of 'hayop' (animal).