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/Sounds like 'el MAH-loh deh lah peh-LEE-koo-lah'/

The 'bad guy' of the story. A person who is unfairly blamed for all the group's problems, becoming the narrative scapegoat for any conflict. This term is used across Latin America to describe someone who is made out to be the villain, even if they're just telling the truth.

Example

"They made me out to be the bad guy for saying the truth."

"There's always someone who wants to be the bad guy of the story."

Regional synonyms:

Chica linda o mujer atractiva en Argentina y Chile. Es un diminutivo cariñoso de 'mina' que se usa para hablar de una mujer que te gusta o que llama la atención.