follar
fuck · have sex
Tener una relación sexual con otra persona, dicho de forma vulgar.
Definition & meaning
- To fuck: a vulgar, informal verb meaning to have sexual intercourse. It is especially common in Spain.
- To annoy or bother: in some regions, it can mean to pester someone, though this use is less widespread.
Grammar & Word origin
A regular -ar verb. In its sexual sense, it can be used without an object or with a person as its object.
It comes from Latin follicāre, originally meaning “to blow with bellows,” from follis, “bellows” or “bag.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- coger : Means “to fuck” in several Latin American countries, but usually means “to take” in Spain.
- tener sexo : “To have sex”; more neutral and less vulgar.
- acostarse con : “To sleep with”; a softer expression.
There is no common direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Busco a alguien fiel que no quiera solo follar.verb
I am looking for someone faithful who does not just want to fuck.
Ellos follaron en su hogar porque nadie los vio.verb
They had sex in their home because no one saw them.
Escuché que no es apropiado follar en público.verb
I heard that it is not appropriate to have sex in public.
Decidieron no follar en su primera cita.verb
They decided not to have sex on their first date.
Decidieron nunca más follar después de su discusión.verb
They decided to never have sex again after their argument.
Estaba claro que no hablaban sobre dónde follaron ayer.verb
It was clear they weren't talking about where they fucked yesterday.
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