Llevarse mal
Example: Mi hermano y yo nos llevamos mal a veces.
Definition
"Llevarse mal" means to have a poor or unfriendly relationship with someone, often resulting in conflicts or misunderstandings. For example, when two people do not get along well and frequently argue, they are said to "llevarse mal."
Translations
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to not get along -
slecht met elkaar opschieten -
portar-se malament -
mal s'entendre -
schlecht auskommen
Etymology
The phrase "llevarse mal" comes from the Spanish verb "llevar," meaning 'to carry' or 'to take,' combined with "mal," meaning 'badly.' Together, it literally means 'to carry oneself badly' in relation to others, which figuratively expresses having a bad relationship. Did you know? The verb "llevar" is very versatile in Spanish, often used in idiomatic expressions like this one.
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"Llevarse mal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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