Maldita (en. Damned)
/malˈdita/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One that is under a curse or considered to have bad luck.
That house is cursed; no one wants to live there.
Esa casa está maldita, nadie quiere vivir allí.
Expression of contempt or anger towards someone or something.
Cursed be, I can't find my keys!
¡Maldita sea, no puedo encontrar mis llaves!
Used to emphasize a negative situation.
The cursed rain has ruined the picnic.
La maldita lluvia ha arruinado el picnic.
Etymology
From the Latin 'maledictus', which means 'cursed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cursed be the hour
Expression indicating discontent with a specific situation.
maldita la hora
cursed be
Expression used to express displeasure or frustration.
maldita sea
cursed luck
Expression used to refer to bad luck.
maldita suerte
Related Words
to curse
To pronounce a curse upon someone.
maldecir
curse
Spell that causes harm or evil.
maleficio
misfortune
Situation that causes suffering or grief.
desgracia
Slang Meanings
Used to describe something irritating or annoying.
This cursed traffic isn't moving.
Este maldito tráfico no se mueve.
Expression of frustration often used in everyday situations.
That cursed clock never works!
¡Ese maldito reloj nunca funciona!