Spanish · 4 phrases
Words You'll Hear But Must Never Say
We're telling you so you understand it, not so you say it. These are slurs — racist, homophobic, ethnic — that a traveler genuinely will overhear: the infamous stadium chant, the casual anti-gay insult, the words Spaniards throw at Latin Americans. Every one is severity 5, comprehension-only. Recognize them for what they are; never let one out of your own mouth.
Maricón / joto mah-ree-KOHN Anti-gay slur. You'll hear it; never use it. No seas indio noh SEH-ahs EEN-dyoh Racist put-down = 'don't be ignorant/backward.' Never say it. ¡Eeeh, puto! POO-toh You'll HEAR this — the stadium goal-kick chant. Never say it. Sudaca soo-DAH-kah Spain's slur for South Americans. You'll hear it; never say it.