How to Say ‘They cut off the signal.’ in Spain Spanish
Han cortado la señal digital terrestre. Me cago en la puta.
💬 Usage Tip: The reaction phrase 'Me cago en...' shows frustration.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Media disruption is often used to create tension in storytelling.
Phrase Breakdown
Han cortado la señal digital terrestre.
Me cago en la puta.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Han
[an]
they have
Used to indicate an action completed by a group.
Han terminado el trabajo.
They have finished the work.
cortado
[kor-ta-do]
cut
To interrupt or stop something.
Han cortado la electricidad.
They have cut the electricity.
la
[la]
the
Definite article used to specify a singular feminine noun.
La película fue buena.
The movie was good.
señal
[se-nyal]
signal
Electronic transmission or broadcast.
La señal de TV es buena.
The TV signal is good.
digital
[di-hi-tal]
digital
Related to digital technology or format.
Usamos una señal digital.
We use a digital signal.
terrestre
[te-res-tre]
terrestrial
Referring to land or ground-based.
La señal terrestre es inestable.
The terrestrial signal is unstable.
Me
[me]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Me gusta el café.
I like coffee.
cago
[ka-go]
shit
Slang expression for being very upset or annoyed.
Me cago en todo cuando pierdo.
I get really upset when I lose.
en
[en]
in
Preposition indicating location or condition.
Estoy en casa.
I am at home.
la
[la]
the
Definite article used to specify a singular feminine noun.
La película fue buena.
The movie was good.
puta
[pu-ta]
whore
Strong vulgar term used in curses.
Me cago en la puta de mi suerte.
I curse my damn luck.
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