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    Malinche (en. Malinche)

    /maˈlin.tʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who acts as a traitor or collaborator with an enemy.
    She is considered a malinche for her acts of betrayal.
    Se le considera una malinche por sus actos de traición.
    Historical reference to La Malinche, interpreter and lover of Hernán Cortés.
    La Malinche is a key figure in the history of the conquest of Mexico.
    La Malinche es una figura clave en la historia de la conquista de México.

    Etymology

    The term derives from the name La Malinche, who was an interpreter and, according to some, a traitor during the conquest of Mexico.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a malinche
    To be regarded as someone who betrays their nation or group to favor another.
    ser una malinche

    Related Words

    treason
    The act of betraying.
    traición
    collaboration
    The act of collaborating with someone, sometimes to the detriment of others.
    colaboración

    Slang Meanings

    A person who allies with the enemy to gain personal benefits.
    At work they call her malinche because she always allies with the competition.
    En el trabajo le dicen malinche porque siempre se alía con la competencia.