qué tripa se te ha roto

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “which intestine of yours has broken?”. A plausible reference to appendicitis.

Phrase

¿qué tripa se te ha roto?

1. (Spain, informal, idiomatic) what's the matter; what's with you

Usage notes

• Usage expresses annoyance or discomfort, e.g. the speaker may have been too insistent.