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La oveja negra de la familia

/la o-BE-ga NE-gra de la fa-MI-lia/

The black sheep of the family

When to use it

Someone who behaves differently or has a lifestyle that doesn't fit the family norm. Used jokingly or seriously, depending on the family.

In conversation

Mi primo es la oveja negra, se fue a vivir a otro país y nunca vuelve.

My cousin is the black sheep—he moved to another country and never comes back.

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