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“Malviviendo’s El Negro” meme: meaning, origin and common card

El Negro is one of the lead characters of Malviviendo, a Seville-based web series created by David Sainz and first released on November 28th, 2008, set in a fictional neighbourhood called Los Banderilleros.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Malviviendo’s El Negro” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 223 of the collection, and the 221st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Malviviendo’s El Negro” meme mean?

El Negro and his lines are quoted to evoke the atmosphere and humour of a working-class Seville neighbourhood, often to mockingly comment on a rough situation or a colourful everyday character.

Where does the “Malviviendo’s El Negro” meme come from?

Malviviendo is a Spanish web series created by David Sainz, who also plays the lead role of El Negro, set in a fictional Seville neighbourhood called Los Banderilleros. The first episode went online on November 28th, 2008, launching a series that has since accumulated over 150 million views across its videos. Alongside El Negro, supporting characters who also became cult figures include Kaki, Zurdo and Postilla, and the series remains a reference cited in local Spanish online humour and parodies.

  1. 2008The first episode of Malviviendo, featuring El Negro, goes online on November 28th.

How to use the “Malviviendo’s El Negro” meme

  • That neighbourhood has the full Malviviendo vibe, pure El Negro and company.
  • My neighbour talks exactly like El Negro from Malviviendo, with that same swagger.
  • This conversation between friends sounds straight out of a Malviviendo episode.

Also searched as

  • El Negro Malviviendo meme
  • Malviviendo David Sainz web series
  • Malviviendo Los Banderilleros characters
  • Malviviendo neighbourhood meme Seville

The “Malviviendo’s El Negro” card in MyMemeCards

Malviviendo’s El Negro card
NumberNo. 223
RarityCommon
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame71/100 · #221 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “Malviviendo’s El Negro” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Malviviendo’s El Negro comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Who is El Negro?

The lead character of the web series Malviviendo, played by its creator David Sainz.

When did Malviviendo start?

The first episode was released on November 28th, 2008.

How do I get the Malviviendo’s El Negro meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Malviviendo’s El Negro” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Malviviendo’s El Negro card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Vidéo YouTube citée comme source culturelle du mème · checked on November 6, 2026.

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