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Bandera de Colombia

/MA-la NO-ta/

A person of bad intentions who acts disloyally or without scruples. In Colombia, 'mala nota' describes someone who makes you look bad or betrays you right when you least expect it.

Example

"Don't tell him anything — that guy is trouble."

"He did me dirty and I kicked him out of the group."

Regional synonyms:

Persona tonta, cobarde o que toma malas decisiones. Es uno de los insultos más comunes en México y Latinoamérica, pero entre amigos puede usarse con cariño.