Malespina (en. Malespina)

/malespina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has a negative influence on their environment.
Their negative attitude affects the whole group.
Su actitud malespina afecta a todo el grupo.
An element or aspect that causes damage or discomfort.
The negativity of the system caused many problems.
El malespina del sistema ocasionó muchos problemas.

Etymology

It comes from the combination of 'mal' and 'espina', suggesting something that causes harm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

malespina in life
It applies to situations or attitudes that are harmful in daily life.
malespina en la vida
negative person
It indicates someone who negatively influences others.
persona malespina

Related Words

bad
Quality of what is harmful or damaging.
mal
thorn
Pointed part of a plant, used here metaphorically.
espina

Slang Meanings

Type of person who always brings problems.
He is a negative influence; he can never be trusted.
Él es un malespina, nunca se puede confiar en él.
Thing that ruins a good atmosphere.
That music is very harmful for this environment.
Esa música es muy malespina para este ambiente.