Selena Gomez recently opened up about her challenges with the Spanish language during a joint interview with Karol G, sharing a moment filled with humor and insight. In a snippet posted on Complex's Instagram account on June 25th, the "Only Murders in the Building" actress was captured engaging in a lively discussion about GOAT Spanish slang.
During the clip, Selena inadvertently let slip an offensive term, prompting Karol to swiftly correct the former Disney Channel star. "The only thing I remember saying is 'chingando,'" admitted the 32-year-old with a chuckle. Karol, clearly surprised, echoed the word before Selena added, "I don't know why I thought... that's a cuss word!" Karol clarified with a laugh, "'Oh, (expletive)!' That's what it means."
The "QLONA" hitmaker then offered a playful alternative, saying, "So I'm gonna say the same thing, but in a positive way. Like 'chingón'. Being here with you is super chingón." The "Emilia Perez" actress echoed, "Chingón," adding to the lighthearted atmosphere.
Meanwhile, social media users flocked to the comment section with mixed reactions. One Instagram user wrote, "Lol, it's sad she never really tried to improve her Spanish." Another commented, "Selena, be real."
In a viral clip, Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez criticized Selena's Spanish-speaking abilities and accent in a movie, branding her performance "indefensible." In response, the singer-turned-actress gracefully addressed the criticism in the comment section, stating, "I understand where you are coming from... I'm sorry. I did the best I could with the time I was given. It doesn't detract from the hard work and heart I put into this movie."
It's worth noting that the singer-actress faced scrutiny over her Spanish in the Oscar-nominated musical crime film back in 2024. Selena recalled how she lost fluency in Spanish after relocating to LA to pursue her entertainment career.
