Swear words in Panama

Panamanians say “¡chuleta!” (pork chop) when they want to swear politely.

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

1. 1
   chuchaetumadre choo-cha-eh-too-MAH-drehYour mother’s… (very strong).
   Nuclear ▶ Hear it
2. 2
   hijueputa ee-hweh-POO-taSon of a whore.
   Nuclear ▶ Hear it
3. 3
   verga VEHR-gaDick.
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4. 4
   chucha CHOO-chaDamn! (vulgar)
   Rude ▶ Hear it
5. 5
   pendejo pen-DEH-hoIdiot.
   Mild ▶ Hear it
7. 6
   maleante ma-leh-AN-tehThug.
   Mild ▶ Hear it
8. 7
   chuleta choo-LEH-taPork chop. Darn!
   Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it
9. 8
   juega vivo HWEH-ga VEE-voA sly cheat.
   Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it
10. 9
    rabiblanco ra-bee-BLAN-koWhite-tail. Rich snob.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it
11. 10
    sapo SA-poToad. Snitch.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it