Maltratado (en. Abuse)

/maltraˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to a person or thing that has suffered physical or emotional abuse.

The dog was maltreated and needed veterinary attention.

El perro estaba maltratado y necesitaba atención veterinaria.

Describes the condition of something that has been treated inappropriately or carelessly.

The maltreated furniture showed signs of extreme wear.

El maltratado mueble mostraba signos de desgaste extremo.

Indicates a lack of care or respect towards someone.

She felt maltreated by her boss's criticism.

Ella se sintió maltratada por las críticas de su jefe.

Derived from the verb "maltratar," which comes from the prefix 'mal-' and 'tratar,' meaning to treat incorrectly or abusively.

animal abuse

Abusive treatment towards animals.

maltrato animal

psychological abuse

Abuse that affects a person's emotional health.

maltrato psicológico

workplace abuse

Abuse or unfair treatment in the workplace.

maltrato laboral

abuse

Action of mistreating someone or something.

maltrato

to mistreat

To treat someone poorly or abusively.

maltratar

to abuse

To make excessive or inappropriate use of something.

abusar

Bad life

He has always led a bad life due to his maltreated past.

Siempre ha llevado una mala vida debido a su maltratado pasado.

Mess

That relationship was a mess, full of mistreatment.

Esa relación fue un churro, solo maltratos.