My bad | Mala mía

Hey! Happy 2023! This one is a phrase you can use to apologize when you make a mistake and you admit to it.

• Perdón, mala mía.
• Mala mía, perdón.

I’m not sure about its origins, but to me it has a taste of tennis.

Simple and helpful, isn’t it?

Until next post!

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