Thread: la pucha digo!!

Originally Posted by martin_g

"La pucha" is a (somewhat) elegant way to hint at a very old profession. It's a bit like saying "Qué míercoles te pasa?"... Not sure if that's clear :P

I´m not sure I get it. What do you mean a very old profession? The other expression if I understand correctly is like say "what in the heck happened?" The offensive word is changed out for a non-offensive word that sounds similar. Is that the case with "la pucha"?

yes, that's right, amayo. "a very old profession" is a euphemism for prostitution. maybe that's clearer?

Originally Posted by martin_g

yes, that's right, amayo. "a very old profession" is a euphemism for prostitution. maybe that's clearer?

haha... ok now I get it. Don´t I feel naive!!

la pucha, tampoco se me ponga así

Originally Posted by amayo

haha no I have not! What does this expression mean?

Amayo, something like....I'm not having a good day, in a very bad mood, you might be better off staying away from me today.

Originally Posted by amayo

Does anyone know what " la pucha digo!!" means? I had an angry Argentine throw that one at me. Thanks!

It´s a naive and polite way to avoid saying "La puta". Like "Darn!".

Litterally would be "La pucha (darn) I say! (digo)".