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    Malamente (en. Badly)

    /malaˈmente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a way that is not correct or appropriate.
    The situation was handled poorly.
    La situación se manejó malamente.
    With bad intention or spirit.
    When you act poorly, others notice it.
    Cuando actúas malamente, los demás lo notan.
    In an unfavorable manner.
    Things are not going well, everything is poorly.
    Las cosas no van bien, todo está malamente.

    Etymology

    Composed of 'mal' + 'mente', from the Latin 'malus' meaning 'bad' and 'mens' meaning 'mind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poorly well
    To act in an incorrect way but achieve good results.
    malamente bien
    to do something poorly
    To perform an action inappropriately.
    hacer algo malamente
    poorly is not enough
    An effort that does not meet the requirements.
    malamente no es suficiente

    Related Words

    mal
    Of low or negative quality.
    mal
    bad
    That is not good, that has bad quality or effect.
    malo
    bad habits
    Harmful or unhealthy customs.
    malos hábitos

    Slang Meanings

    To do something in an inappropriate or unfortunate manner.
    That comment was very poorly.
    Ese comentario fue muy malamente.
    When things do not go as you expected.
    The party ended poorly.
    La fiesta terminó malamente.