What is the Spanish word for "scoundrel"?

Learn how to say "scoundrel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

scoundrel

Spanish

canalla

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Examples of how to use "scoundrel" in Spanish

English
He is a scoundrel and a liar!
Spanish
¡Es un canalla y un mentiroso!
English
The scoundrel stole her purse yesterday.
Spanish
El canalla robó su bolso ayer.
English
Everyone called him a scoundrel after that.
Spanish
Todos lo llamaron canalla después de eso.
English
She refused to forgive the scoundrel ever.
Spanish
Ella se negó a perdonar al canalla nunca.
English
That scoundrel lied about the missing money.
Spanish
Ese canalla mintió sobre el dinero desaparecido.

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