Malibrán (en. Malibran)

/ma.li.'bran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is considered bothersome or unpleasant.
That malibrán won't stop complaining about everything.
Ese malibrán no para de quejarse por todo.
A thing that does not meet expectations and is unsatisfactory.
The product was a malibrán, it didn't work as promised.
El producto fue un malibrán, no funcionó como prometían.

Etymology

Derives from an old Spanish term that meant 'bad quality' or 'displeasure.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a malibrán
To be a person who causes discomfort or annoyance.
ser un malibrán
to have a malibrán day
To have a very bad or unsatisfactory day.
tener un día malibrán

Related Words

mal
Opposite of good, of inferior quality.
mal
complaint
Expression of dissatisfaction or discontent.
queja

Slang Meanings

A person who always has a bad attitude.
Don't invite Juan, he's always a malibrán.
No invites a Juan, siempre es un malibrán.
A thing that is not worth buying.
That brand is a malibrán, don't buy it.
Esa marca es un malibrán, no la compres.