diablo blanco
/djablo blanko/from spelling rules
The phrase diablo blanco is the Spanish translation for white devil.
diablo blanco is used as a noun to refer to a white devil.
Meaning: white devil (noun)
Did you know?
- While diablo refers to the devil, the word is also the name of a popular balancing toy that spins on a string.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, referring to someone as a diablo can sometimes be a playful or mischievous description of a child rather than a literal evil entity.
- The term diablo traces back to the Ancient Greek diábolos, which literally refers to someone who 'throws across' or 'slanders' to divide people.
Examples in context
- No tememos al diablo blanco.We do not fear the white devil.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a suspicious character in town.
- MateoMira a ese hombre allá.Look at that man over there.
- ElenaSí, dicen que es un diablo blanco.Yes, they say he is a white devil.
- Mateo¿De verdad es tan peligroso?Is he really that dangerous?
- ElenaTen mucho cuidado con él.Be very careful with him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, diablo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
