Swear words in Dominican Republic

A “pariguayo” is the guy at the party who just watches. It’s the classic Dominican put-down.

The 10 most-used swear words in Dominican Republic, ranked from nuclear to Grandma-safe. Tap “Hear it” to hear each one, or tap a red bar to reveal a word.

1. 1
   hijo de la gran puta EE-ho deh la gran POO-taSon of the great whore.
   Nuclear ▶ Hear it
2. 2
   mamagüevo ma-ma-GWEH-voC*cksucker.
   Nuclear ▶ Hear it
3. 3
   cuero KWEH-roLeather. Whore.
   Very rude ▶ Hear it
4. 4
   toto TO-toVagina.
   Very rude ▶ Hear it
5. 5
   coño KO-nyoDamn!
   Rude ▶ Hear it
7. 6
   comemierda ko-meh-mee-EHR-daShit-eater. A snob.
   Rude ▶ Hear it
8. 7
   maldito sea mal-DEE-to SEH-aDamn it!
   Mild ▶ Hear it
9. 8
   carajo ka-RA-hoDamn it!
   Mild ▶ Hear it
10. 9
    pariguayo pa-ree-GWA-yoParty loser.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it
11. 10
    hablador a-bla-DORBig talker, liar.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it