Malvadas (en. Evil)

/malˈβaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has wickedness or is harmful.
The villain's wicked intentions became evident.
Las intenciones malvadas de la villana se hicieron evidentes.
People who wish to harm others.
I can’t understand how someone can have such wicked thoughts.
No puedo entender cómo alguien puede tener pensamientos tan malvados.
Acts that are morally wrong.
Her wicked plan to deceive others was uncovered.
Su plan malvado para engañar a los demás fue descubierto.

Etymology

From Latin 'malvādus', which means 'bad' or 'harmful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

although wicked, intelligent
It refers to people who, despite having bad intentions, possess great cunning.
aunque malvadas, inteligentes
evil gestures
Actions or attitudes that convey malice or hidden intentions.
gestos malvados
evil gaze
A gaze that reflects hostile or malicious intentions.
mirada malvada

Related Words

malice
Intention to cause harm or do evil.
malicia
wickedness
Nature or quality of being bad.
maldad
perversity
Desire to act maliciously.
perversidad

Slang Meanings

A person who acts cunningly to get what they want.
She is wicked in every sense, always trying to manipulate others.
Es una malvada en todos los sentidos, siempre tratando de manipular a los demás.
Someone who takes pleasure in the misfortunes of others.
Don't be wicked, don't laugh at their failures.
No seas malvada, no te rías de sus fracasos.