mahadera
mahaderá with stress marks
feisty or critical woman
Usage Note
Mahadera describes a woman who is sharp-tongued, prone to criticising others, or quick to find fault — rooted in Spanish with a mildly negative connotation. Applied to others it is generally unflattering, suggesting someone unnecessarily difficult or snarky, though close friends may use it with some affection; the masculine counterpart is mahadero.
Examples
" Mahadera ang kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is feisty and critical.
Literal Translation
Feisty the neighbor our.
" Mahadera ang babae. "
Natural Translation
The woman is feisty.
Literal Translation
Feisty the woman.
" Bagaman tila mahadera siya sa unang tingin, mababait naman talaga ang puso niya kapag nakilala mo nang lubusan. "
Natural Translation
Although she seems sharp-tongued at first glance, her heart is truly kind once you get to know her fully.
Literal Translation
Although seems feisty she at first glance, kind anyway truly the heart her when knew you completely.
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