maricón

//ma.ɾiˈkon//homophobic slur, gendered insult

What does maricón mean? maricón is a Spanish severe that translates to “faggot / pussy / coward” in English.

Literal Translation

faggot / gay man (from María)

Meaning & Usage

"faggot / pussy / coward"

Homophobic slur for gay men; also used to call someone cowardly or unmanly regardless of sexuality.

Examples in the Wild

¡No seas maricón, aguanta! (Don't be a pussy/coward, take it! - offensive)

4/ 5

Severe. Severe. Not appropriate for professional settings or around strangers.

Cultural Context

Extremely offensive homophobic slur in most contexts, though sometimes reclaimed within LGBTQ+ communities. In Spain and Latin America, deeply insulting to straight men (implying lack of masculinity). In Colombia and Venezuela, 'marica' has been somewhat reclaimed among young men as 'dude' or 'bro', but 'maricón' remains severe. The word carries violent connotations and historical persecution of gay men. Use constitutes hate speech in many contexts.