Maliciosa (en. Malicious)

/ma-li-θjo-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having the intention to cause harm or trouble.
Her malicious comments created a tense atmosphere in the office.
Sus comentarios maliciosos crearon un ambiente tenso en la oficina.
Said of a person: Who is cunning and deceitful.
She was always malicious in her dealings with others.
Siempre fue maliciosa en sus tratos con los demás.
Done or said with malice.
She made a malicious joke that offended several people.
Ella hizo una broma maliciosa que ofendió a varios.

Etymology

From Latin 'malitiosus', meaning 'malicious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

malice
Intention to cause harm or trouble.
malicia
act with malice
Behave in a harmful way.
actuar con malicia
malicious comment
Remark intended to offend.
comentario malicioso
malicious plan
Proposal aimed at causing misery or harm.
plan malicioso

Related Words

malice
Quality of being malicious.
malicia
malevolent
That causes harm or is detrimental.
maléfico
malignant
Having bad intentions.
maligno
harm
Damage or harm caused to a person or thing.
daño

Slang Meanings

A person with hidden intentions.
Be careful, that girl is very malicious; she only wants to take advantage of you.
Cuidado, esa chica es muy maliciosa; solo busca aprovecharse de ti.
Harsh joke or hurtful comment.
The comment was so malicious that everyone fell silent.
El comentario fue tan malicioso que todos quedaron en silencio.