bicho
What does bicho mean? bicho is a Spanish strong that translates to “dick / bug / kid” in English.
Literal Translation
bug / insect / small animal
Meaning & Usage
"dick / bug / kid"
In Puerto Rico and Venezuela: penis. In most other regions: bug or small child. In Colombia Caribbean: anus.
Examples in the Wild
Puerto Rico: ¡Mira el tamaño de ese bicho! (Look at the size of that dick! - vulgar) vs Spain: Hay un bicho en la pared. (There's a bug on the wall. - innocent)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
WARNING: Highly regional. In Puerto Rico, 'bicho' is vulgar slang for penis and should never be used innocently. Tourists saying 'hay un bicho' (there's a bug) may get strange looks or laughter. In Spain and most of Latin America, completely innocent word for insect. In Dominican Republic, 'bicho' can mean child. In El Salvador, means kids/children. In Nicaragua/Costa Rica, can mean vagina. In Venezuela, 'mamabicho' (cocksucker) is extremely offensive.
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