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How to Say "thuggish" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “thuggish” is “matones” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2informal
describing behavior characteristic of a thug
A large, aggressive dog barking and baring teeth at a smaller, frightened dog.

Examples

No me gustan esos aires matones que tienes hoy.

I don't like those bullying airs you have today.

Adjective Agreement

Since 'matones' is plural and masculine, the things it describes (like 'aires' or 'hombres') must also be plural and masculine.

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