Bribona (en. Rascal)

/briˈβona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who acts with cunning or deceit to obtain money or advantages.

That girl is a bribona; she always finds a way to get what she wants.

Esa chica es una bribona, siempre encuentra la forma de conseguir lo que quiere.

Someone who uses tricks or schemes to achieve their goals.

Bribones are common in this business, always trying to gain an advantage.

Los bribones son comunes en este negocio, siempre intentando sacar ventaja.

The term comes from the word 'bribón', which is related to cunning and slyness.

to be a bribón

To act cunningly to gain advantages.

ser un bribón

bribona of life

A person who manages to survive in an unconventional way.

bribona de la vida

bribona in the game

Someone who always has a hidden plan to win.

bribona en la jugada

bribón

A similar term that also refers to a cunning or deceitful person.

bribón

cunning

The quality of being cunning or mischievous.

picardía

deceit

The act of making someone believe something that is not true.

engaño

Boy or girl who plays tricks.

That bribona is always causing trouble at school.

Esa bribona siempre está causando problemas en la escuela.

Someone who cheats in games or bets.

Watch out for him; he is a bribón in poker.

Cuidado con él, es un bribón en el poker.