The Spanish verb 'putear' comes from combining the noun 'puta' (meaning 'prostitute') with the verbal suffix '-ear'. The noun 'puta' itself derives from the Latin word 'putta' meaning 'girl'. Over time, the Latin term took on a more specific and pejorative meaning in Spanish. The verb 'putear' has developed two main meanings: 'to work as a prostitute' and more commonly in modern usage 'to mistreat or give someone a hard time'.

The most directly related Spanish word is the noun 'puta' (prostitute), from which this verb is derived. While both words are considered vulgar, they appear in many common expressions and compound words in Spanish.

While there aren't any commonly used English words that share this exact etymology, the vulgar English term 'puta' has been borrowed directly from Spanish, though it's mainly used in areas with significant Spanish-speaking populations.