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    Maroto (en. Jackal)

    /maˈɾoto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A child or young person who is mischievous or playful.
    That boy is very mischievous; he is always getting into trouble.
    Ese niño es muy maroto, siempre está haciendo travesuras.
    A person who acts dishonestly or deceitfully.
    Don't believe him; he's a rascal who just wants to take advantage.
    No le creas, es un maroto que solo busca aprovecharse.
    A clever or street-smart person in business.
    He's a rascal who knows how to take advantage of the situation.
    Es un maroto que sabe cómo sacar provecho de la situación.

    Etymology

    It derives from the dialect of some regions in Spain where it is used to describe a mischievous young person.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mischievous at heart
    it refers to someone who, despite being mischievous, has a good heart.
    maroto de corazón
    mischievous in the play
    a person involved in some cunning or deceitful plan.
    maroto en la jugada
    to be a rascal
    to act in a mischievous or deceptive manner.
    ser un maroto

    Related Words

    mischievous
    a person who enjoys playing pranks.
    travieso
    sly
    a crafty person but often with bad intentions.
    pícaro
    cheeky
    a person who acts in a shameless or insolent manner.
    descarado

    Slang Meanings

    A boy who plays heavy jokes.
    That rascal is always bothering his classmates.
    Ese maroto siempre está molestando a sus compañeros.
    A person who uses tricks to deceive.
    Be careful with him; he's a rascal who could get you into trouble.
    Cuidado con él, es un maroto que te puede meter en problemas.