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whipping boy in Spanish

whipping boy in Spanish is chivo expiatorio, niño de los azotes.

whipping boy in Spanish

chivo expiatorio
noun
(transferred sense) Someone punished for the errors of others.
niño de los azotes
noun
(transferred sense) Someone punished for the errors of others.
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What is "whipping boy" in Spanish?

"whipping boy" in Spanish is chivo expiatorio, niño de los azotes.

Are there other ways to say "whipping boy" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "whipping boy": chivo expiatorio, niño de los azotes.

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