chingar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/k͡ʃiŋˈɡaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To mess with
• To screw
• To annoy
• To damage

Meaning and Usage

The verb "chingar" is predominantly used in informal Mexican Spanish, although it also appears in other Central American countries, especially in a more colloquial context. Its meanings can range from "to annoy" or "to mess with" someone to more vulgar connotations, such as "to have sexual intercourse." The frequency of use is high in oral speech but can also be found in written contexts, especially in informal settings.

Example sentences: 1. Chingar es algo que no deberías hacer a tus amigos.
(Messing with your friends is something you shouldn't do.)

1. No me chingues, por favor.
   (Don't screw with me, please.)

2. Esa máquina se chingó después de un año de uso.
   (That machine broke down after a year of use.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "chingar" is central to several idiomatic expressions in Mexican Spanish and other variations throughout Central America. Here are a few:

1. Chingar a alguien
2. Translation: To mess with someone / to screw someone over.

3. Example: Siempre está chingando a los demás en el trabajo.
   (He is always messing with others at work.)

4. Chingar con algo

5. Translation: To mess around with something.

6. Example: ¿Por qué estás chingando con mi computadora?
   (Why are you messing around with my computer?)

7. No hay forma de chingar

8. Translation: There is no way to mess it up.

9. Example: Este proyecto está tan claro que no hay forma de chingar.
   (This project is so clear that there is no way to mess it up.)

10. Chingar y no dejar chingar

11. Translation: To mess with others and not allow them to mess with you.
12. Example: A veces parece que le gusta chingar y no dejar chingar en su grupo de amigos.
    (Sometimes it seems like he likes to mess with others and not let them mess with him in his group of friends.)

Etymology

The exact origins of "chingar" are somewhat unclear, though it is believed to come from the Spanish word "chinchar," which means to annoy or irritate. Over time, it evolved into the more vulgar connotation it carries today in various dialects.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Molestar (to annoy) - Joder (to screw) - Fastidiar (to bother)

Antonyms: - Ayudar (to help) - Proteger (to protect) - Respetar (to respect)