🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

普托

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pǔ tuō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Puto/ˈpuːtoʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"在某些文化中,'普托'一词具有贬义。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A derogatory term used in some Spanish-speaking cultures to refer to a male prostitute or a person perceived as effeminate.

    "In certain contexts, the term can be used as an insult among peers."
  2. 2

    In Filipino culture, 'puto' refers to a type of steamed rice cake that is often served as a snack or dessert.

    "For dessert, we enjoyed puto, a delicious steamed rice cake popular in the Philippines."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'puto' originates from the Spanish word for a male prostitute, which itself derives from the Latin 'putus', meaning 'boy' or 'child'. Over time, the word has evolved in various cultures, often taking on derogatory connotations.

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