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Old July 07, 2023, 04:13 PM
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Garbanzo negro

I am watching a drama from Spain where the term garbanzo negro is used. It clearly means what black sheep means in English (someone who rebels against or blatantly doesn't fit into society's norms.) Is this term used outside of Spain?
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Old July 07, 2023, 04:27 PM
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Not in Mexico. We use "oveja negra".
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