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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "OO" (as in "Uber") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

In Spain, to be in a foul mood with a sour attitude that makes everyone want to keep their distance. The "mala uva" (bad grape) works as a metaphor for concentrated bitterness, like an unripe fruit. When someone is de mala uva, the best strategy is to give them space and come back later.

Examples

Está de mala uva desde que le dijeron que no le aprueban las vacaciones.

He has been in a terrible mood since they denied his vacation request.

Hoy no le preguntes nada, que llegó de mala uva.

Do not ask her anything today, she came in with a really sour attitude.

Word family

Going from bar to bar eating tapas and drinking cañas with friends. Tapeo is THE quintessential Spanish social ritual, especially on Thursday and Friday nights when the streets fill with people enjoying life.