Basic Insults · Spanish
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Spanish · Español
Translation
payaso
Romanization
payaso
Pronunciation
pah-yah-soh
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
payaso — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "clown".
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FAQ
You say "payaso" in Spanish. The romanized form is "payaso", and a simple pronunciation cue is "pah-yah-soh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "pah-yah-soh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "payaso".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.