Malo (en. Bad)

/ˈma.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That is not good.

The weather today is bad for going to the beach.

El clima hoy es malo para ir a la playa.

That causes harm or detriment.

That decision was bad for the company.

Esa decisión fue mala para la empresa.

That has bad conduct.

That child is very bad; he is always getting into trouble.

Ese niño es muy malo, siempre está metido en problemas.

From Latin 'malus', which means 'bad' or 'wicked'.

really bad

Refers to something or someone that is truly bad.

malo de verdad

bad thoughts

Negative or wicked thoughts.

malos pensamientos

bad man

Term used to describe a man with bad intentions.

hombre malo

evil

Quality of being bad or doing evil.

maldad

malice

Intention to cause harm or detriment.

malicia

misunderstanding

Incorrect interpretation of something.

malentendido

Bad for someone

That exam was bad for me because I didn’t study.

Ese examen fue malo para mí porque no estudié.

Feeling unwell

I feel bad today; I think I have the flu.

Me siento malo hoy, creo que tengo gripe.