coño
What does coño mean? coño is a Spanish strong that translates to “fuck / damn / cunt” in English.
Literal Translation
cunt / female genitalia (from Latin cunnus)
Meaning & Usage
"fuck / damn / cunt"
Female genitalia; used as exclamation of surprise, frustration, or emphasis. Extremely common in Spain and Caribbean.
Examples in the Wild
¿Pero qué coño haces? (What the fuck are you doing? / What the hell are you doing?)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
In Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Venezuela, this is one of the most frequently used curse words, often without strong taboo (similar to 'damn' in English). On Spanish television, it's used frequently. In other Latin American countries, it can be more vulgar. In Ecuador and Chile, it means 'stingy' or 'tight-fisted'. In the Philippines, 'konyo' became slang for upper-class people due to Spanish influence. Never used casually in formal settings despite its frequency in informal speech.
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