A1 Idiom Neutral

Ser la oveja negra

To be the black sheep

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Meaning

To be an unconventional or disreputable member of a group or family.

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Cultural Background

Often used in casual family banter. Used frequently in telenovelas to describe the rebellious child.

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Gender check

Always use 'la' for 'oveja'!

Meaning

To be an unconventional or disreputable member of a group or family.

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Gender check

Always use 'la' for 'oveja'!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Él siempre fue _____ de la familia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: la oveja negra

Oveja is feminine, and the idiom is 'oveja negra'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Él siempre fue _____ de la familia.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: la oveja negra

Oveja is feminine, and the idiom is 'oveja negra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, it is 'la oveja negra' for both men and women.

Related Phrases

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Ser el bicho raro

synonym

To be the weirdo

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Ir a contracorriente

similar

To go against the current

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