Villana (en. Villain)

/biˈʎana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Evil woman in a story or tale.
The villainess of the novel always tried to thwart the hero.
La villana de la novela siempre trataba de frustrar al héroe.
Woman who acts in a cruel or selfish way.
Her cruel behavior made her appear as a villainess to everyone.
Su comportamiento cruel la hizo parecer una villana ante todos.
Female antagonist character in works of fiction.
The villainess of the movie had a Machiavellian plan to take over the kingdom.
La villana de la película tenía un plan maquiavélico para apoderarse del reino.

Etymology

From Latin 'villana', referring to the woman from the village or countryside.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a villainess air
To behave in a deceptive or malicious manner.
tener un aire de villana
to be the villainess of the movie
To be considered the cause of problems in a situation.
ser la villana de la película

Related Words

villain
Man of rustic or peasant origin; also, evil character.
villano
villainy
Evil or treacherous action or attitude.
villanía
villainy
The condition or character of being a villain or villainess.
villanaje

Slang Meanings

Woman who manipulates others to achieve her goals.
Don't trust her, she's a villainess who knows how to manipulate.
No te fíes de ella, es una villana que sabe manipular.
Girl who behaves selfishly in relationships.
She always acts like a villainess in her relationships, she doesn't care about the harm she causes.
Siempre actúa como una villana en sus relaciones, no le importa el daño que cause.