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What does «malcriado / malcriada» mean in Dominican Spanish?
malcriado / malcriada
rude, badly brought up
| Meaning | rude, badly brought up |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | maleducado, respondón |
| Register | Colloquial |
«No sea' malcriado con tu abuela.»
Don't be rude to your grandmother.
Someone who answers back and has no manners. It is the standard scolding for children.
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