A1 Idiom Informal

Tener mala pata

Have bad luck

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Meaning

To experience misfortune or unfavorable circumstances.

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Cultural Background

Very common in daily conversation to express minor annoyances. Used, but 'mala suerte' is more frequent; 'mala pata' sounds slightly more regional.

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Don't overthink it

It's just a fun way to say 'bad luck'.

Meaning

To experience misfortune or unfavorable circumstances.

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Don't overthink it

It's just a fun way to say 'bad luck'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Hoy ____ mala pata, perdí mis llaves.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

The idiom is 'tener mala pata'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Hoy ____ mala pata, perdí mis llaves.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

The idiom is 'tener mala pata'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Tener mala suerte

synonym

To have bad luck

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Estar salado

similar

To be unlucky

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