gilipollas

01 / Meaning

Idiot, jerk, dumbass — Spain's all-purpose insult for someone being stupid or annoying. Depending on tone it can be a genuine insult or almost affectionate ribbing between friends.

02 / Filth Level

03 / In The Wild

• ¡No seas gilipollas y dame las llaves!

  Don't be an idiot and give me the keys!

• Mi jefe es un gilipollas integral.

  My boss is a complete dumbass.

• Vale, vale, no te pongas gilipollas, que era broma.

  Okay, okay, don't be a jerk about it, it was a joke.