Maldito (en. Damned)

/malˈdito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One that has been the object of a curse.

He feels cursed by the bad luck that always follows him.

Se siente maldito por la mala suerte que siempre lo sigue.

One that causes annoyance or displeasure.

This cursed device does not work as it should.

Este maldito aparato no funciona como debería.

Said of someone who has done something blameworthy or wicked.

That cursed traitor does not deserve forgiveness.

Ese maldito traidor no merece el perdón.

It comes from the participle of the verb 'maldecir' (to curse).

cursed dog

It is used to refer disparagingly to someone or something that annoys.

maldito perro

cursed money

It expresses frustration regarding money and its associated problems.

maldito dinero

cursed be

Expression of a curse or complaint about a situation.

maldito sea

to curse

Verb that means to invoke misfortune upon someone or something.

maldecir

curse

Word or set of words that are pronounced with the intention of causing harm or misfortune.

maldición

misfortune

Situation of misfortune or adversity.

desgracia

It is used to describe something ironic or frustrating.

That cursed assignment never ends.

Esa maldita tarea nunca acaba.

Expression of anger towards something that does not work.

This cursed phone has become slow!

¡Este maldito teléfono se volvió lento!