In Spanish slang, 'lacra' is commonly used in Venezuela and some other Latin American countries to refer to a person who is seen as problematic, bothersome or who behaves badly. It can also refer to someone who is very good or outstanding at something, depending on the context.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Ese chico siempre está causando problemas, es una lacra. 2. Ese jugador de fútbol es una lacra, siempre marca goles.
- English: 1. That boy is always causing problems, he's a nuisance. 2. That soccer player is outstanding, he always scores goals.