tu madre

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “your mother”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tu ˈmadɾe/ [t̪u ˈma.ð̞ɾe]
• Syllabification: tu ma‧dre

Interjection

tu madre

1. (derogatory, slang) a catch-all retort; shut the fuck up

   ―¿Qué hora es? ―Tu madre.

   ―What time is it? ―Your mother.

See also

• la madre que te parió
• sacar la madre