cagón / cagada
What does cagón / cagada mean? cagón / cagada is a Spanish strong that translates to “coward / chicken / fuck-up” in English.
Literal Translation
big shitter / shitted
Meaning & Usage
"coward / chicken / fuck-up"
Coward ('cagón') or mistake/fuck-up ('cagada').
Examples in the Wild
No seas cagón, salta. (Don't be a coward, jump.)
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
In Argentina and Uruguay, 'cagón' means coward (literally 'someone who shits themselves from fear'). 'Cagada' means a mistake or something shitty. In Mexico, 'cagado' can mean funny or high-quality depending on context ('está cagado' = it's hilarious). The verb 'cagar' (to shit) is universal but these derivatives vary by region.
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