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"Vete" is a form of "vete", a phrase which is often translated as "go away". "Puta" is a form of "puta", a noun which is often translated as "prostitute". Learn more about the difference between "vete" and "puta" below.
vete(
beh
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teh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. go away
¡Solo vete! ¡Te odio!Just go away! I hate you!
b. leave
Vete ahora o llegarás tarde a clase.Leave now or you'll be late for class.
c. go
Recuerda que tienes la cena en la nevera. - Sí, mamá, ya me lo dijiste. Vete de una vez. ¡Qué pesada!Remember your dinner is in the fridge. - Yes, Mom, you told me. Just go. You're such a pain!
d. get out of here
¡Vete! La policía viene en camino.Get out of here! The police are coming.
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la puta(
poo
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tah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1.
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(sex worker)
a. prostitute
Vieron a muchas putas trabajando en la calle.They saw a lot of prostitutes working on the street.
b. whore
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
En ese bar de mala reputación solo hay putas y marineros borrachos.In that shady bar you'll only find whores and drunk sailors.
2.
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(loose woman)
a. slut
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
No puedo creer que esa puta se acostó con mi novio.I can't believe that slut slept with my boyfriend.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
3.
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(used to express annoyance)
a. fuck
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
¡Puta, me olvidé de apagar el horno!Fuck, I left the oven on!
b. shit
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Puta, hace frío. Debí haber traído mi abrigo.Shit, it's cold. I should've brought my coat.
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