Bien Mal Educado

Real World Example

The Spanish phrase "bien mal educado" is a bit of a paradox. It translates to "very rude" or "ill-mannered," but if you break it down, it's like saying "well badly educated." Imagine someone who went to the School of Hard Knocks but skipped all the etiquette classes. To remember this phrase, think of the character "Dr. House" from the TV show "House." He's incredibly skilled (well-educated) but notoriously rude (mal educado). It's like he's got a PhD in being impolite. So, next time you encounter someone who's polished yet prickly, just think of them as a "Dr. House" type—very "bien mal educado." 🏥