Dagos Meaning in English

word · lemma: dago

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Definition

A highly offensive ethnic slur used mainly in English-speaking countries to insult people of Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese descent. It is considered extremely rude and should never be used.

Usage & Nuances

This word is an ethnic slur and is never appropriate in polite or formal conversation. Strongly offensive in all contexts; may appear in historical texts or to discuss racism, but should not be used. Do not use as a nickname or joke.

• Spanish: dago (insulto étnico)
• Portuguese (BR): dago (insulto étnico)
• Portuguese (PT): dago (insulto étnico)
• Chinese (Simplified): dago（种族侮辱性词语）
• Chinese (Traditional): dago（種族侮辱性詞語）
• Hindi: dago (नस्लीय अपमानजनक शब्द)
• Arabic: dago (إهانة عرقية)
• Bengali: ডাগোস (বর্ণবাদী অপমান) - জাতিগত অপশব্দ
• Russian: дагос (этническое оскорбление)
• Japanese: ダゴス（差別用語）
• Vietnamese: dagos (từ miệt thị chủng tộc)
• Korean: dagos (인종차별적 비하어)
• Turkish: dagos (ırkçı hakaret)
• Urdu: ڈیگوس (نسلی گالی)
• Indonesian: dagos (kata hinaan rasial)

Example Sentences

Some old movies use the term dagos, which is now unacceptable.

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He got in trouble at work for calling his coworkers dagos.

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If you hear someone say dagos, you should explain why it's hurtful.

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The word dagos is considered very offensive in English.

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Do not call anyone dagos; it's a racial slur.

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Many schools teach that using words like dagos leads to discrimination.

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