borde
slang, Spain
In Spain, slang for a mean or unfriendly person is borde. In much of Latin America people say mala onda, literally "bad vibe", and the standard word is malo.
Meaning: unkind or rude (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| borde | slang, Spain |
| mala onda | slang, Latin America |
| malo | standard |
Borde describes a rude or curt attitude. Mala onda can describe a person or something unfriendly they did.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mala onda is widely heard in Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
Did you know?
- Onda literally means "wave", which is why mala onda is "bad vibe".
Examples in context
- No seas borde.Do not be so mean.
- Qué mala onda tu amigo.Your friend is so mean.
- Fue muy malo conmigo.He was very mean to me.
Example conversation
Clara tells her friend Eva about a rude waiter in Barcelona.
- ClaraEl camarero fue muy borde con nosotras.The waiter was very rude to us.
- Eva¿Por qué?Why?
- ClaraNi nos miró.He did not even look at us.
