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    Maldiciones (en. Curse words)

    /mal.diˈθjones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Expressions or words intended to cause harm or evil to someone.
    The village elders used to talk about curses that fell upon those who did evil.
    Los ancianos del pueblo solían hablar de maldiciones que caían sobre aquellos que hacían el mal.
    In the context of religion, it refers to a divine condemnation.
    That action was considered a curse by the community.
    Esa acción fue considerada una maldición por la comunidad.
    Words or phrases that express a wish for misfortune upon a person.
    Casting curses in anger only worsens the situation.
    Lanzar maldiciones enojados solo agrava la situación.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'maledictionem', which means 'to speak ill' or 'to condemn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into curses
    To suffer negative consequences for bad actions.
    caer en maldiciones
    to break curses
    To overcome or get rid of a negative influence.
    romper maldiciones
    curses in a whisper
    To speak covertly about wishes for harm.
    maldiciones en un susurro

    Related Words

    imprecation
    An expression that implies a plea or wish for harm.
    imprecación
    condemnation
    The act of pronouncing a sentence of punishment.
    condena
    damnation
    The state of being condemned to eternal suffering.
    damnación

    Slang Meanings

    To say swear words or curse in moments of anger.
    When he hit his finger with the door, he started to curse.
    Cuando se golpeó el dedo con la puerta, empezó a lanzar maldiciones.
    To express frustration in an exaggerated manner.
    She let out curses when her team lost the match.
    Ella soltó maldiciones cuando su equipo perdió el partido.