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What does «malafé» mean in Dominican Spanish?
malafé
bad-faith, mean-spirited
| Meaning | bad-faith, mean-spirited |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | de mala intención |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Yo no confío en gente de malafé así.»
I don't trust people that mean-spirited.
«Mala fe» said as one word: someone who acts meaning harm.
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