what does chingada mean?

Question

I understand it to mean an expletive? not sure?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

It depends on the context, but it comes from "chingar," which is the Mexican verb for to f**k. If I recall correctly, "chingada" itself is a reference to La Malinche. She was the interpreter between the Indians and Cortez when he came to Mexico. It's said that they had an affiar and she's often blamed for being the reason for the downfall. However, you'll hear a lot of mestizos refer to themselves as "hijos de chingada."

Answer 3

Chingada is a Latin derivative, meaning precious beyond price, a very expensive valued item.