me vale madre / me vale verga

me ˈβa.le ˈma.ðɾeexpression, indifference

What does me vale madre / me vale verga mean? me vale madre / me vale verga is a Spanish strong that translates to “I don't give a fuck / I don't give a shit” in English.

it's worth a mother to me / it's worth a dick to me

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"I don't give a fuck / I don't give a shit"

Total indifference; expressing that something has zero value to the speaker.

Me vale madre lo que digan. (I don't give a fuck what they say.)

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

Mexican Spanish. 'Me vale madre' implies the value of a mother (high) is irrelevant. 'Me vale verga' uses male anatomy instead. Extremely common in Mexico for expressing apathy. Can be dismissive or defensive. Among friends, shows tough attitude; with authority figures, shows rebellion. Variations include 'me vale' (milder) and 'me importa un carajo'.

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4 / 5scatological, character attack

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ˌko.meˈmjeɾ.ða

arrogant prick / stuck-up bitch / full of shit

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la ˈma.ðɾe ke te paˈɾjo

you son of a bitch / goddammit to hell

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4 / 5verb, sexual

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tʃinˈɡaɾ

to fuck / to screw / to mess with

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4 / 5anatomical, regional variant

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ˈkon.tʃa

cunt / pussy

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2 / 5anatomical, character attack

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pe.loˈtu.ðo

idiot / moron / dumbass

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4 / 5exclamation, anatomical

la concha de la lora

la ˈkon.tʃa ðe la ˈlo.ɾa

for fuck's sake / godfuckingdammit

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