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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LAHN" (as in "lava") + "drah" (as in "draft")/
A street criminal or shady character with a dangerous edge. In Argentina, "malandra" comes from the Italian "malandrino" (rogue, bandit) brought over with Italian immigration to the Río de la Plata. It implies real street-level danger, a step above a petty trickster.
“That neighborhood is full of criminals, don't go there at night.”
“The sketchy neighbor stole my bike.”
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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LAHN" (as in "lava") + "drah" (as in "draft")/
A street criminal or shady character with a dangerous edge. In Argentina, "malandra" comes from the Italian "malandrino" (rogue, bandit) brought over with Italian immigration to the Río de la Plata. It implies real street-level danger, a step above a petty trickster.
“That neighborhood is full of criminals, don't go there at night.”
“The sketchy neighbor stole my bike.”
Pájaro bravo
A street-smart, cunning person who knows how to navigate any situation and always comes out on top. In Venezuela, a pájaro bravo knows every trick in the book and always lands on their feet.