/mah-len-kah-RAH-do/
Someone who always looks angry, with a permanent scowl and unfriendly expression. The malencarado doesn't need to say a word — their face already told you to back off.
Example
"Don't mess with him, he always looks pissed."
"She's not mean — she just has one of those faces."
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/mah-len-kah-RAH-do/
Someone who always looks angry, with a permanent scowl and unfriendly expression. The malencarado doesn't need to say a word — their face already told you to back off.
Example
"Don't mess with him, he always looks pissed."
"She's not mean — she just has one of those faces."
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Regional synonyms:
Mandilón
Hombre completamente dominado por su esposa o novia que hace todo lo que ella dice sin cuestionar. En México ser 'mandilón' es perder la dignidad ante los amigos.