Mala (en. Bad)

/ˈmala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That causes harm or is related to evil.

It's a bad idea to go out without an umbrella.

Es mala idea salir sin paraguas.

Of low quality or deficient.

I bought bad food at that restaurant.

Compré una comida mala en ese restaurante.

That has a harmful character or behavior.

Having bad thoughts is harmful to health.

Tener pensamientos malas es perjudicial para la salud.

From Latin 'malus', which means bad or harmful.

bad luck

Situation of misfortune or adversity.

mala suerte

to be ill

To be sick or unwell.

estar mala

bad vibe

Negative or unpleasant attitude.

mala onda

mal

The opposite of good or well.

mal

malign

That is wicked or intends to cause harm.

maligno

A person who acts deceitfully or with bad intentions.

Don't trust her, she's bad.

No confíes en ella, es mala.

Someone who does not follow the rules or is problematic.

That group is a very bad influence.

Ese grupo es muy mala influencia.