Maldades (en. Evil deeds)

/malˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Acts that intentionally cause harm or suffering.
The evils of war are indescribable.
Las maldades de la guerra son indescriptibles.
Quality of being bad or wicked.
Wickedness knows no bounds in some people.
La maldad no tiene límites en algunas personas.
Immoral or cruel actions.
Often, wicked deeds are punished by justice.
A menudo, las maldades son castigadas por la justicia.

Etymology

From Latin 'maldadĭs', derived from 'malus', meaning bad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart's wickedness
Evil actions carried out by someone with bad intentions.
maldades del corazón
to do mischief
To perform acts that are harmful or immoral.
hacer maldades
the evils of life
Difficulties or adverse situations that arise in life.
maldades de la vida

Related Words

maldad
Quality of being bad.
maldad
malicious
That causes or intends to cause harm.
maléfico
malevolent
That has a wicked intent.
maligno

Slang Meanings

Mischief or practical jokes.
That was a mischief you did to your friend.
Esa fue una maldad que le hiciste a tu amigo.
Malicious actions taken lightly.
Sometimes, we do bad things without thinking of the consequences.
A veces, hacemos maldades sin pensar en las consecuencias.