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    Bellaco (en. Knave)

    /beˈʎako/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who hides their true intentions.
    He is a scoundrel, he always has a hidden plan.
    Es un bellaco, siempre tiene un plan oculto.
    A mischievous or crafty man, often with negative connotations.
    You cannot trust that scoundrel.
    Ese bellaco no se puede confiar.
    A person who behaves dishonestly or immorally.
    Scoundrels often take advantage of others.
    Los bellacos suelen aprovecharse de los demás.

    Etymology

    The term 'bellaco' comes from Old Spanish, where it was used to refer to a low or despicable man.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sly as a fox
    It refers to someone who is very cunning or deceitful.
    bellaco como zorra
    to be a scoundrel
    It means to be mischievous or to do something malicious.
    ser un bellaco
    the scoundrel of the village
    It refers to a person who is known for their wrongdoings in a community.
    el bellaco del pueblo

    Related Words

    crafty
    A person who acts with cunning and tends to behave in a funny or irresponsible way.
    pícaro
    cheater
    Someone who deceives or commits fraud.
    tramposo
    Machiavellian
    Someone who acts in a cunning, selfish, and manipulative manner.
    maquiavélico

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is very intelligent but uses that intelligence to do wrong things.
    That guy is very sly; he always knows how to get out of trouble.
    Ese tipo es muy bellaco, siempre sabe cómo salir de problemas.
    A person who takes advantage of others in a situation.
    Be careful with him; he is a scoundrel who takes advantage of unsuspecting people.
    Cuidado con él, es un bellaco que se aprovecha de la gente desprevenida.