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padrote means pimp / big shot — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 11, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

padrote

noun • /[pah-DROH-teh]/

pimp / big shot

Example:

Ese tipo se cree padrote.

That guy thinks he’s a big shot.

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🧠 What does padrote mean?

Padrote is a noun in Mexican Spanish slang that primarily refers to a pimp. It can also be used informally, and sometimes jokingly, to describe someone who acts like a big shot, a show-off, or someone who boasts excessively about their accomplishments, wealth, or power. While the literal meaning is linked to pimping, its slang usage is often broader, focusing on the ostentatious and sometimes arrogant behavior.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ese tipo es un padrote, siempre presumiendo de su carro nuevo.
    That guy is such a padrote, always showing off his new car.
  • No seas padrote, nadie te cree que conoces a tantas celebridades.
    Don't be a padrote, nobody believes you know so many celebrities.
  • Actúa como un padrote con todo ese dinero que ganó en la lotería.
    He's acting like a padrote with all that money he won in the lottery.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'pimp / big shot' in Spanish?
While "padrote" in Mexican slang covers both, other options exist depending on the nuance you want. For "pimp", you might use "proxeneta." For "big shot", you could use "pez gordo," "mandamás," or "persona importante."
How do you pronounce 'padrote' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pah-DROH-teh. The stress is on the second syllable.
How do you use 'padrote' in a sentence?
Example: "Él se cree muy padrote con su nuevo reloj." (He thinks he's a big shot with his new watch.)
What is the English translation of 'padrote'?
The primary translation is "pimp." In slang, it can also mean "big shot" or "show-off."
Does 'padrote' change for gender or number?
While primarily used in the masculine form, it can be used with a feminine article to describe a female pimp (la padrote). For plural, you would say "padrotes."
Is 'padrote' common in everyday Spanish?
It's common in Mexican slang, but less so in other Spanish-speaking regions. Use with caution, and be mindful of the context.
Does 'padrote' have slang or double meanings?
Yes, its slang meaning of "big shot" or "show-off" is common in Mexico.
Is 'padrote' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While understood across the Spanish-speaking world in its literal meaning (pimp), the slang usage is predominantly Mexican.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "padrote"

Synonyms: presumido, fanfarrón, jactancioso
Opposites: humilde, modesto, sencillo

💡 Did You Know?

Although 'padrote' literally refers to a pimp, its slang usage related to showing off is far more common in everyday Mexican conversation.

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