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How to Say ‘And he/she says that my bug is badass’ in Mexican Spanish

Y dice que mi bicho está cabrón

💬 Usage Tip: 'Bicho' can be colloquially misunderstood, typically refers to 'bug'. However, slang contexts differ.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: The usage of 'cabrón' as an intensifier can imply non-literal meanings, often humorous or boastful.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Y

[ee]

And

Conjunction used to join phrases or words.

Example

Y luego se fue al cine.

And then he went to the cinema.

dice

[dee-seh]

says

Expresses verbally.

Example

El siempre dice la verdad.

He always tells the truth.

que

[keh]

that

Used to introduce a declarative clause.

Example

Dijo que vendría mañana.

He said that he would come tomorrow.

mi

[mee]

my

Belonging to me.

Example

Mi casa es grande.

My house is big.

bicho

[bee-choh]

bug

Can refer to an insect or metaphorically car or friend.

Example

Vi un bicho ahí.

I saw a bug there.

está

[eh-stah]

is

To be in a particular state.

Example

Ella está feliz.

She is happy.

cabrón

[kah-brohn]

awesome

Colloquial term for something impressive or cool.

Example

Este coche está cabrón.

This car is awesome.

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