How to Say "dishonorable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dishonorable” is “canalla” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
adjectiveC1formal
Describing an act
Examples
Fue un gesto canalla dejar a su amigo solo en el problema.
It was a despicable gesture to leave his friend alone with the problem.
Su comportamiento canalla en la reunión ofendió a todos.
His vile behavior at the meeting offended everyone.
Adjective Placement
As an adjective, canalla usually follows the noun it describes (un gesto canalla), which is common for adjectives that express strong judgment or quality.
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