Maliciosos (en. Malicious)

/ma.li.θjo.sos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person or action that seeks to deliberately cause harm.
His malicious comments damaged his colleague's reputation.
Sus comentarios maliciosos dañaron la reputación de su compañero.
Describes behavior that is dishonest or deceptive.
The plan was malicious from the beginning.
El plan era malicioso desde el principio.
Involves malice or harm by an individual.
The hacker used malicious software to obtain private information.
El hacker usó un software malicioso para obtener información privada.

Etymology

From Latin 'maliciosus', which means full of malice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

malicious by nature
That acts maliciously without the need for a reason.
malicioso por naturaleza
malicious tactic
Strategy that intentionally seeks to harm others.
táctica maliciosa
malicious rumor
False news spread with the purpose of harming someone.
rumor malicioso

Related Words

malice
Intention to cause harm or evil.
malicia
malevolent
That has malice or wishes to do harm.
malévolo
perverse
That is wicked or harmful in behavior.
perverso

Slang Meanings

malicious trick
He used a malicious trick to deceive his friends.
Usó un truco malicioso para engañar a sus amigos.
malicious joke
He pulled a malicious joke that offended many.
Hizo una broma maliciosa que ofendió a muchos.