100 Of The Best Curses and Insults In Spanish

For When You Need Just the Right Word

Travelling is fantastic – we don't deny it. But sometimes when you're in another country, stuff happens. A thieving kid lifts your wallet, a cab driver nearly kills you, or a waiter charges you $25 for bottled water. You feel powerless without the ability to do what you really want to do – curse them out.

Help is at hand! Here are 100 of the best curses and insults in Spanish so the next time a waiter in Valencia refers to you as a yanqui or a pushy guitarrista in Barcelona assaults you with romantic serenades, you'll know precisely how to say, ¡Come mierdes!

About the author

Rachel Perez is the author of Test Your Dog and Kiss in the Dark and co-founder of High Impact Philanthropy. In her free time, she alternately worries about whether she insulted someone and keeps exhaustive records of offensive conversations.