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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesputo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pu-to
"In alcune culture, 'puto' è un termine offensivo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
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.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Puto"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Puto" is said worldwide
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puto
Transliteration: pu-to
"Le terme 'puto' est souvent utilisé de manière péjorative."
Puto
Transliteration: pu-to
"Das Wort 'Puto' hat in verschiedenen Kulturen unterschiedliche Bedeutungen."
puto
Transliteration: pu-to
"In alcune culture, 'puto' è un termine offensivo."
puto
Transliteration: pu-to
"El término 'puto' se usa a menudo como un insulto."
puto
Transliteration: pu-to
"A palavra 'puto' pode ter conotações negativas em algumas culturas."
पुटो
Transliteration: puṭo
"शब्द 'पुटो' का कई संस्कृतियों में अलग-अलग अर्थ है।"
普托
Transliteration: pǔ tuō
"在某些文化中，'普托'一词具有贬义。"
푸토
Transliteration: pu-to
"'푸토'라는 단어는 여러 문화에서 다른 의미를 가집니다."
プト
Transliteration: puto
"'プト'という言葉は、文化によって異なる意味を持つことがあります。"
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