"I stink really badly"
Sorry- the translator has not been helpful. "Apesto" or something like that.
Also, what are some words in Spanish that are not as strong as "traditional" swear words?
Muchas Gracias,
Tim
3 Answers
Until you are actually fluent, stay away from any swear words. That's my advice and here is why: If you use them you will have an accent and the native speakers will think it is funny in the same way we think passing gas is funny - but for the person doing it, it's not, just embarrassing. Also "swearing" expresses emotion and it's hard to do that in a "foreign" language. Just as a practice try saying ¡Ay! every time you hurt yourself and would say "ouch!" You'll see how difficult it is to express emotion in another language, but eventually it may seem natural - then, my friend, you may be ready to swear.
On the other hand you can learn things like: ¡Ay de mí! - Oh my gosh!
Actually that's the only one that comes to mind for me in the mild category. Others may here may offer more.
If you mean "I stink" in a self-derogatory way, then perhaps
"No valgo nada" or "No valgo ni un pimiento".
These sentences convey a meaning of not being worth anything. I'm not sure if this is what you're thinking of, but annie nicely covered the literal sense (I stink, and need to take a shower asap).
apesto a estercolero.
I'm sure more will follow!
