Signification
To be an unusual or disfavored member of a group.
Contexte culturel
Often used in family settings to describe the child who didn't follow the family business. Used frequently in soap operas (telenovelas) to describe the rebellious character.
Gender check
Always use 'la' even if the person is a man.
Signification
To be an unusual or disfavored member of a group.
Gender check
Always use 'la' even if the person is a man.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Ella es la ____ negra de la familia.
The idiom is 'la oveja negra'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesElla es la ____ negra de la familia.
The idiom is 'la oveja negra'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it is always 'la oveja negra'.
Expressions liées
Ser el bicho raro
synonymTo be the weirdo.
Ser la nota discordante
similarTo be the odd one out.