Spanish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Spanish malfechor, from Late Latin malefactōrem, from Latin malefaciō. Compare Portuguese malfeitor.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maleˈt͡ʃoɾ/ [ma.leˈt͡ʃoɾ]
  • Rhymes: -oɾ
  • Syllabification: mal‧he‧chor

Noun

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malhechor m (plural malhechores, feminine malhechora, feminine plural malhechoras)

  1. wrongdoer, malefactor, criminal
    Antonym: bienhechor
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