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First off, Thank you so much for your insight with Valentino! It's gotten me more excited for season 2 and exploring his history a bit. (That and linguistics are a special interest) And secondly it's getting me to think more about Val's little habits. Like the Spanish for emphasis, I remember his accent getting heavier when he's acting like a sexy bitch/sweet talking someone.

You're very welcome! It wouldn't surprise me if his accent was directly linked to a specific act he's trying to put on/persona he's trying to play. He might not even be doing intentionally, who knows!

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Memes never get old

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If you want to truly understand my username, here’s the very Dominican practice of screaming “coñazo!” during a frustrating situation.

When I write Valentino shouting this, now you know what he’s supposed to sound like.

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A few more little snippets of language and culture to add on!

Spanish phrases Joel (VA) has said while playing as or speaking about Valentino:

"Parece mentira" = literally "that seems like a lie" but used more like "I don't believe you" or "that's hard to believe." It's meant to be condescending or imply that something is outrageous.

"Hijo de la gran puta" = literally "son of a great whore," per the original post! This clip is also a good example of Caribbean Spanish's tendency to eat the "s" at the end of words, since he says "eh" instead of "es." And you can hear him say "Valentino" with the modified "t" sound!

More fun phrases:

"Carajo" or "shit."

"Maldita mierda" or "cursed shit." Used like "holy shit" or "fucking shit" in English.

"Querido" or "darling."

Other random fun facts:

Contrary to popular belief, being Latino doesn't mean you automatically have a high tolerance for spicy food. Dominican and Puerto Rican food isn't actually spicy at all, for example. Valentino could easily have a low spice tolerance.

There are no yellow lemons natively in the Dominican Republic, and I believe there aren't any in Cuba either. Puerto Rico does have them, but many might be imports. If Valentino was like me, he was raised on limeade instead of lemonade when he was alive and didn't grow up cooking with lemons.

Valentino writing tips: language

I’m not an expert by any means, but I thought I might provide some insight into how I, personally, handle the nasty moth's dialogue.

Like all languages, Spanish is highly regional. We don’t really know Val’s actual background as a Sinner, so your guess is as good as mine. Given his VA is Puerto Rican, however, I write Valentino as someone who speaks Caribbean Spanish (like me!). The three Spanish-speaking countries/territories in the Caribbean are: Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. I'm not familiar with Cuban Spanish, so we'll focus on the first two for now.

Some of these are more specific to one place than the other, but I’m mushing them together for simplicity’s sake (don't come at me).

Fun quirks of Dominican and Puerto Rican Spanish:

A habit of shortening words, like “ven pa’ca” (“come here”) instead of “ven para acá.” We frequently eat the letters “r,” “s” or “d” toward or at the end of some words.

Pronouncing “r” as “l” in some words.

Pronouncing “t” as a soft sound between a “th” and a “d.” Although this voice has a Spanish (from Spain) cadence, you can hear the modified “t” sound in “Valentino” here.

Fun Dominican and Puerto Rican words and phrases:

“Coño” as a casual curse, typically used as an expression of frustration (like “fuck!”). My username is basically a really intense version of coño, and is a very Dominican phrase.

“Diablo,” which means “devil,” is also commonly used as an exclamation.

“Hijo de la gran puta,” a classic that roughly parallels "son of a bitch," but literally translates to “son of a great whore.”

“Papi” or “papi chulo” (“cute daddy”) as a term of affection. “Papito” is the diminutive version of this phrase.

On that note, you can add “ito” to the end of just about anything to make it a diminutive (cutesy/smaller version). “Chulo” means cute, for example. “Chulito” is the even more affectionate/smaller version of that.

“Dique,” which is used to express doubt. Vox might say, “I am not obsessed with Alastor!” Valentino might mutter “diiiique” in response. This is a Dominican thing.

“Wepa,” which is something usually shouted in excitement. This is a Puerto Rican thing.

“Vaina,” which kind of means “thing,” often with a negative connotation. So, Valentino might look at one of Velvette’s designs, find it hideous, and say, “que vaina más fea, oof” (“what an ugly thing, oof”).

“Fó,” which is sort of “ew” or “gross,” usually re: bad smells. You shout it.

“Mano,” short for “hermano” (“brother”). Used between friends.

“Dímelo” (“tell me”) as a greeting. Something that would be said when answering the phone, for example.

“Cojer” as a means of saying “to take,” like taking something from a table. This word has a very different context in other regions. In Mexico, for example, the verb “cojer” is vulgar and means “to fuck.”

“Ahorita,” which in my experience means “later.” In other regions, it can mean “right now” or “later” depending on context.

Commonly used phrases in Mexican Spanish.

You’ll want to avoid these if you’d like his dialogue to be consistently Caribbean-inspired:

“Pinche”

“Verga”

“Wey”

“No mames/no manches”

“Qué padre”

“Chingar”

Calling acquaintances “primo” or “jefe”

I mention this Spanish dialect specifically because it's the most common one in the world. And hey, Val could be canonically Mexican or Mexican in your headcanon! That's cool, too. I'm just providing insight for consistency's sake.

Other insight:

“Ay dios mío!” is a generally overused phrase, in my opinion, and not actually said IRL as frequently as TV makes it seem. Just my experience, though.

“Ay” or “uy” are good filler sounds. You hear Val shout it when Niffty snaps at him.

Valentino canonically squeaks like a moth when passionate!

His voice takes on an echo/growl when he’s particularly angry.

Mixing English and Spanish is tricky. Spanglish is not uncommon in PR, DR, and the US, but usually only when speaking with someone else who is fluent in both languages. Valentino seems plenty fluent in English; he uses lots of contractions, complex sentence structure, and slang. He doesn’t need to inject Spanish phrases in favor of English ones when conversing with another English speaker. He does do it sometimes for emphasis (“the devil’s princesa” or “this chiquita”).

As cliché as it is, defaulting to a Spanish phrase in moments of alarm, anger, frustration, or affection is also not uncommon if you grew up in a Spanish-speaking home. If someone surprises me, I shout “coño” by default, for example.

Valentino uses pet names when referring to others, like "amorcito" (“little love”) and "Angie" over voicemail.

Generally speaking, Val likes to stretch his vowels to be theatrical ("he mooooved!"). He sometimes eats the ends of English words, like “fuckin’” instead of “fucking.” He also sometimes rolls his “r” for English words, like in “ungrrrateful whore!”

Val's accent isn’t consistently strong, which could be a stylistic choice, or he could just be prone to a kind of unique code switching, for lack of a better term. My friends say I speak English with a Spanish accent when conversing with my family, for example (it’s not intentional).

Okay that’s it, bye!

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A continuation of my previous voxval drawing

How tiny bf demands attentions

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I can't stop thinking about him in a skirt. Btw full piece on my twitter @hexprb or rule34 hexprb

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Here's an example of salsa I could absolutely see him doing!

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Where is the content of Valentino dancing merengue or bachata… shit, I’ll even take salsa. 🤲🏽

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Valentino animatic // Hazbin Hotel

I don't know guys it's pretty much canon to me, especially since the artist worked on the actual show and Vivzie has it on her playlist

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"I hope you sleep peacefully in the bed you made."

Decided to start with the more implied goriness than ouright showing bodies and what not. A few of the details did sadly got hidden by the way I finished this piece but, i think it suits it all the more. I do wish I did a few things differently but I have another similar artwork in plan, just need to figure out the composition.

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"Hell and You" by Amigo the Devil is the most StaticMoth song of all time, you csnt change my mind. Look at the lyrics:

We take things a little far, but you couldn't name a place I wouldn't go with you

A plane, a train, a car, I'd run

If I was dead, I'd float

I'd crawl in bed with you

Even on someone else's blood

On top of someone else's love

In the worst motel we find

Cause home is the last place that I'd stand to be with anyone but you

I'd rot in hell with you

If you'd just ask me to

I love the shitty things we do together

Live with me in this sin forever

ITS THEM

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I KNOW Valentino is KING of the dance floor. Merengue and bachata absolutely his faves - you so right for that!

Thank you, thank you! I love you, anon, mwah mwah. Maybe someone ambitious will animate a scene of him dancing merengue or bachata one day. I can dream! 💜

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Where is the content of Valentino dancing merengue or bachata… shit, I’ll even take salsa. 🤲🏽

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Now with a matching banner. ❤️ quiem_rhole is a gem.

Commissioned quiem_rhole for a new Val icon.

It’s amazing. I’m not gonna shut up about this for weeks.

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Top-Tier Villain Motivations

They will be safe. It doesn't matter who else or what else burns as long as They will be safe.

I will be safe. The hunger and the cold will never touch me again.

Fuck any bitch who's prettier(/cooler/better-liked/better at making dumplings) than me.

Yes, Master

Love me. Love me. Love me. Love me. LOVE ME!

I know the terrible things these so-called "heroes" will do if I don't stop them (<- is absolutely wrong)

I don't want a better future, I want a better past!

No other way to get performance art funded these days

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The hat is an ashtray, you can't prove me wrong.

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Commissioned quiem_rhole for a new Val icon.

It’s amazing. I’m not gonna shut up about this for weeks.

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You were the sweetest thing that I ever knew But I don't care for sugar honey if I can't have you Since you've abandoned me My whole life has crashed Won't you pick the pieces up 'Cause it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass ... And if you're trying to cut me down You know that I might bleed 'Cause if you're trying to cut me down I know that you'll succeed And if you want to hurt me There's nothing left to fear 'Cause if you want to hurt me You do it really well my dear Now everyone of us was made to suffer Everyone of us is made to weep We've been hurting one another Now the pain has cut too deep So take me from the wreckage Save me from the blast Lift me up and take me back Don't let me keep on walking (don't let me keep on walking) I kept on walking on Keep on walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass