How is the phrase canalla y patán translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Cad and boor
noun

Hombre grosero, maleducado y sin honor.

A man who is rude, ill-mannered, and dishonorable.

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  • En la fiesta se portó como un canalla. — He acted like a cad at the party.

  • ¿No es un patán por interrumpir? — Isn't he such a cad for interrupting?

  • No seas un sinvergüenza durante la reunión, por favor. — Please don't be a cad during the meeting.

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