Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
malandros
English translation:
malefactors/criminals/delinquents
Spanish term
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Malhambres
'Los malhambres están todos en Miami.'
I have only seen it so far as a derogatory term when used in European Spanish, particulary in a political commentary context (see example below) but I suspect as the two men in dialogue are South American, I think it may have a different connotation.
I would be grateful for you help!
Many thanks in advance.
Example I referred to in my explanation:
Sera del parado colega porque prefiero que me roben con los bolsillos bien llenos
aque me pidan y me roben
pst: Aqui los unicos faccistas son los ztparistas ( zparo )
prefieren alos inmigrantes , zanganos y MALHAMBRES que esten en la carcel antes quel currante, coerente y emprendedores
seamos serios lo unico que nos a traido este partido es ruina y pobreza
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Jairo Payan
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Mar 10, 2016 07:24: franglish changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
Mar 14, 2016 22:16: Jairo Payan Created KOG entry
PRO (3): patinba, Jairo Payan, franglish
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Proposed translations
Colombia
"Knowledge and quality"
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malefactors/criminals/delinquents
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Note added at 5 hrs (2016-03-09 14:21:49 GMT)
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En Venezuela, Colombia y Mexico, malandro es sinónimo de delincuente. Generalmente se asocia con lo que el sociólogo y sacerdote Alejandro Moreno ha denominado delincuente violento de origen popular. El malandro es una persona que desde niño presenta síntomas de antisocialidad. Rechaza total y abiertamente los valores comúnmente aceptados.
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malandro
| Very detailed answer and very interesting to learn of the term's social and historical etymology. Thank you very much! |
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Many thanks!