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/Sounds like "MAH" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "OHS" (as in "oh") + "tyah"/
In Spain, a very bad temper or aggressive mood. Someone with "mala ostia" is coiled tight and one wrong word away from a full confrontation. You can tell by their tone, their expression, and the fact that everyone around them is quietly giving them extra space.
“Watch out for him; he gets really nasty when he's had a few drinks.”
“He woke up in such a foul mood that nobody went near him all day.”
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In Spain, a very bad temper or aggressive mood. Someone with "mala ostia" is coiled tight and one wrong word away from a full confrontation. You can tell by their tone, their expression, and the fact that everyone around them is quietly giving them extra space.
“Watch out for him; he gets really nasty when he's had a few drinks.”
“He woke up in such a foul mood that nobody went near him all day.”
Chamaca
A young girl or teenager, the female form of "chamaco." In Mexico and Guatemala it can sound affectionate or mildly condescending depending on who says it and how. Calling a capable adult woman a chamaca in a professional setting can easily come off as dismissive.