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The plural of “ho” is “hos” or “hoes.” This word may also be spelled “hoe” in the sense shown in 2).
ho(
ho
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. a la vista
The sailor spotted land from the crow's nest and shouted, "Land ho!"El marinero divisó tierra desde la vigía y gritó: "¡Tierra a la vista!"
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (pejorative) (slang) (prostitute) (United States)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. la puta (F) (pejorative) (vulgar)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
You shouldn't go out with Jo. She's a ho.No deberías salir con Jo, es una puta.
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