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    Canallas (en. Scoundrels)

    /kaˈnaʎas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who behaves immorally or dishonestly.
    I don't want to deal with scoundrels who only seek to deceive.
    No quiero tratar con canallas que solo buscan engañar.
    Evil or unscrupulous person.
    The scoundrel who stole from the store was captured.
    El canalla que robó en la tienda fue capturado.
    Someone who betrays their friends or loved ones.
    That man is a scoundrel; he betrayed his best friend.
    Ese hombre es un canalla; traicionó a su mejor amigo.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'canalla', which referred to people of low condition or infamous.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    You're a scoundrel!
    Expression used to call someone despicable or treacherous.
    ¡Eres un canalla!
    Today I feel like a scoundrel.
    Phrase that indicates a mischievous or rebellious behavior.
    Hoy me siento canalla

    Related Words

    scoundrelness
    Condition of being a scoundrel.
    canallaidad
    scoundrelism
    Behavior or lifestyle of scoundrels.
    canallismo
    little scoundrel
    Diminutive that denotes contempt for someone who is a scoundrel.
    canallito

    Slang Meanings

    Treacherous person.
    That guy is a scoundrel; you can never trust him.
    Ese tipo es un canalla, nunca puedes confiar en él.
    Someone who behaves dishonestly.
    What a scoundrel! He sold secret information.
    ¡Qué canalla! Vendió información secreta.