Malos (en. Bad)

/ˈma.los/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to something that is of low quality or not suitable.
The food was in bad condition.
Los alimentos estaban en mal estado.
That is harmful or detrimental.
Those bad habits affect your health.
Esos malos hábitos afectan tu salud.
That corresponds to bad behavior.
The child had bad behavior in class.
El niño tuvo un comportamiento malo en clase.
That produces discontent or displeasure.
Bad news affects us all.
Las malas noticias nos afectan a todos.

Etymology

Derives from the adjective 'bad', which comes from the Latin 'malus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bad times
Periods of difficulties or hardships.
malos tiempos
the villains of the story
Evil or antagonistic characters in a narrative.
los malos del cuento
when things go wrong
When situations are in an unfavorable state.
cuando las cosas van mal

Related Words

mala
Feminine singular form of 'bad'.
mala
malice
Intention to cause harm or commit harmful actions.
malicia
discomfort
Sensation of discomfort or pain.
malestar

Slang Meanings

Something that is not right or of low quality.
That movie was bad, I don't recommend it.
Esa película estuvo mala, no la recomiendo.
Referring to people with bad intentions.
Be careful with those guys, they are bad.
Cuidado con esos tipos, son malos.