Usage Note
Letse! is one of the most common mild curses in Filipino, equivalent to 'Damn!' or 'Shoot!' in English, derived from Spanish leche used as profanity. While considered rude, it is far milder than stronger expletives and is heard in all social contexts.
Examples
" Letse! Nahulog ang baso. "
Natural Translation
Damn! The glass fell.
Literal Translation
Damn! Fell the glass.
" Letse! Ang init. "
Natural Translation
Damn! It's hot.
Literal Translation
Damn! The heat.
" Letse! Nakalimutan ko na naman ang susi ko sa loob ng bahay habang papasok na ako sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Damn! I forgot my keys inside the house again just as I was heading to work.
Literal Translation
Damn! Forgot I already again the key my in inside of house while entering already I to work.
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