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Spanishlobo con piel de cordero
Meaning: A person who appears harmless or trustworthy but is actually dangerous or deceitful.
Literally: Wolf with sheep's skin
Example: “Ese asesor resultó ser un lobo con piel de cordero.” — That adviser turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
English equivalent: A wolf in sheep's clothing
Equivalents in other languages
English: wolf in sheep's clothing
Origin: From the Gospel of Matthew (7:15), where Jesus warns against false prophets "which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Spanish keeps the lamb (cordero) where English has a sheep, and the phrase describes anyone who hides a dangerous nature behind a gentle appearance.
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