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Bandera de España

/es-TAR de MA-la U-va/

To be in a foul mood, with a bad attitude and difficult character. The 'mala uva' (bad grape) is Spain's metaphor for concentrated bad temper — concentrated and sour.

Example

"He's been in a foul mood since they told him off."

"Don't talk to her today — she's in a terrible mood."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Exclamación de frustración, sorpresa o lamento, un eufemismo suave para expresar enojo sin ofender a nadie. En Argentina, Chile y Perú la usas cuando la situación amerita reaccionar fuerte.