Me pusieron los cachos literally translates to "they put the horns on me". It's a classic and colorful idiom used across the Spanish-speaking world to express that someone's partner was unfaithful.
In this defiant anthem, Maria Becerra sings this to explain the real reason she's drinking, creating a powerful image of betrayal. Learning this common phrase is a huge step towards understanding the dramatic and emotional expressions used in real-world Spanish.
Argentinian star Maria Becerra teams up with Gloria Trevi for a total power move of a song. It all starts with a guy who only has the courage to call when he's drunk. She's completely over it, telling him, "Me llamas solamente si estás borracho" (You only call me if you're drunk) and "Me llamas porque sobrio no eres tan macho" (You call me because when you're sober you're not so tough).
She knows he cheated, singing about needing a drink "Para olvidar que me pusieron los cachos" (To forget that they cheated on me). But her solution isn't to take him back. Instead, she decides, "Yo también me emborracho" (I'm getting drunk too). She's going to drink, sing, and scream that she's not his woman anymore. The best part is her prediction for him: "Y vas a llorar, llorar, llorar... Y te va a doler, doler, doler" (And you're going to cry, cry, cry... And it's going to hurt, hurt, hurt) when he sees how well she's doing without him. She ends with the ultimate burn: "Vos no sos macho, vos sos infiel" (You're not a tough guy, you're a cheater).
María de los Ángeles Becerra, born on February 12, 2000, in Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a powerhouse in the Latin urban pop scene. Starting her career as a popular YouTuber, María quickly transitioned into music with her 2019 EP 222, capturing attention with her unique voice and style.
Dubbed "a leading voice in Argentina's urban pop movement," María Becerra has released two acclaimed albums, Animal and La Nena de Argentina, blending genres like reggaeton, trap, and Latin pop. With multiple chart-topping singles such as "Además de Mí," "Miénteme," and collaborations with artists like J Balvin and Tini, she has firmly established herself as a global Latin music sensation. In 2024, she made history as the first Argentine female artist to perform at the iconic River Plate Stadium, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in Latin music.