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ahcuallahtolli

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Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ahcualli (it is something bad) +‎ tlahtōlli (a word; speech; language).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [aʔ.kʷa.lːaʔˈtóː.lːi]

Noun

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ahcuallahtōlli (inanimate, plural ahcuallahtōlli)

  1. (it is) profanity; an offensive word or foul language.
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References

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  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, page 7r
  • Rémi Siméon (1885) Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, page 34