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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEH" (as in "let") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A useless person who is a total liability, someone who ruins everything they touch and never contributes to the group. In Peru and Bolivia calling someone a maleta is one of the most direct ways to say they are completely hopeless at something.

Examples

Don't put him on the team, he's completely useless.

I am a total maleta at soccer, I can't score even when the goal is wide open.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, an informal way to address a friend, buddy, or close companion. A casual term used when greeting someone you are on good terms with, similar to "bro" or "homie" in feel.