pinché

This is the 13016th most frequent Spanish word.


pinché

"Pinché" is a Mexican slang term meaning "damn," "freaking," or "lousy," often used as an intensifier or insult.


In this context, 'pinché' is the first-person singular of the verb 'pinchar,' meaning 'to puncture.' It refers to the physical action of causing a puncture, typically to a tire or similar object.

Pinché la rueda del carro mientras intentaba estacionar.

I punctured the car's tire while trying to park.


Here, 'pinché' is used as an adjective, colloquially meaning 'lousy' or 'insignificant.' It's an informal or slang usage commonly found in conversational Spanish.

No puedo creer que me llamara un pinché trabajador.

I can't believe they called me a lousy worker.


In this usage, 'pinché' again is the first-person singular form of 'pinchar,' meaning 'to press' or 'to click,' often used for buttons or screens.

Yo pinché el botón para llamar al ascensor.

I pressed the button to call the elevator.