choto / chota

ˈtʃo.toanatomical, regional variant

What does choto / chota mean? choto / chota is a Spanish strong that translates to “pussy / vagina / bad quality” in English.

sucked / police (in some regions)

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"pussy / vagina / bad quality"

Vagina in some regions; something of bad quality; or police informant.

Argentina: Este celular es re choto. (This phone is really shitty quality.)

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, 'choto' means something bad quality ('re choto' = really bad). In Spain (Albacete), 'choto' is vulgar for vagina. In Mexico and Central America, 'chota' means police or informant ('la chota' = the cops). In Peru, 'chupar la chota' is vulgar slang. Highly dependent on region. Can refer to female genitalia, poor quality items, or law enforcement depending on geography.

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