el bastardo
bastard · illegitimate child
Persona que nace de padres que no están casados entre sí.
The word "bastardo" in Spanish means "bastard" in English. It originally referred to a person born out of wedlock or whose parents were not legally married.
In modern usage, it can be:
- A derogatory term used to insult someone.
- Used to describe something illegitimate or unauthorized.
It's generally considered offensive when used to refer to a person.
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Examples
En muchas historias medievales, el hijo bastardo a menudo enfrentaba discriminación.adjective
In many medieval stories, the bastard son often faced discrimination.
El rey acusó al hombre de ser un bastardo.noun
The king accused the man of being a bastard.
¿Crees que el bastardo heredará la fortuna?noun
Do you think the illegitimate child will inherit the fortune?
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