A1 Idiom Informal

Ser la oveja negra.

To be the black sheep.

Practice it

Meaning

To be an unusual or disfavored member of a group.

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Cultural Background

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.

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Gender check

Always use 'la' even if the person is a man.

Meaning

To be an unusual or disfavored member of a group.

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Gender check

Always use 'la' even if the person is a man.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ella es la ____ negra de la familia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: oveja

The idiom is 'la oveja negra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ella es la ____ negra de la familia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: oveja

The idiom is 'la oveja negra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is always 'la oveja negra'.

Related Phrases

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Ser el bicho raro

synonym

To be the weirdo.

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Ser la nota discordante

similar

To be the odd one out.

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