Figlio di puttana!
Son of a bitch!
Language note: 'Puttana' means prostitute. This phrase targets someone's mother.
Culture note: Extremely offensive and often leads to a fight if used.
Context: Marco sees his cousin tossing his jacket in the mud.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Figlio
[FEE-lyoh]
Son
Refers to a male offspring.
Quel figlio mi preoccupa.
That son worries me.
di
[dee]
of
Indicates relationship or origin.
È il figlio di Marco.
He is Marco's son.
puttana
[poot-TAH-nah]
B****
A derogatory term for a promiscuous woman.
Ha gridato: 'Sei un figlio di puttana!'
She shouted: 'You are a son of a b****!'
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