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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "RRAH" + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

A dirty, unhygienic, or indecent person in Colombia and Venezuela. Marrano literally means pig in Spanish, and calling someone this is a direct comparison, whether they smell bad, eat without manners, or just act without any consideration for others.

Examples

What a pig! He has not showered in three days and you can smell him before you see him.

Do not do that at the table, do not be disgusting.

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Regional synonyms

A strong burst of anger or frustration that hits when something pushes you completely over the edge. In Spain, cabreo is the word for that seething irritation you carry around after something went seriously wrong, the kind of mood that takes a while to come down from.