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    Peor (en. Worse)

    /peˈoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is less good in comparison to another.
    This book is worse than the one I read last month.
    Este libro es peor que el que leí el mes pasado.
    That is in a more disadvantageous situation.
    The economic situation is worse now than it was a year ago.
    La situación económica es peor ahora que hace un año.
    That presents greater problems or difficulties.
    The storm has become worse than we expected.
    La tormenta se ha vuelto peor de lo que esperábamos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'peior', comparative of 'malus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    worse is nothing
    Expression indicating that anything is preferable to having nothing.
    peor es nada
    the worst-case scenario
    It refers to the most unfavorable situation that can arise.
    el peor de los casos
    to be worse than ever
    Indicates that the current situation is worse than in the past.
    estar peor que nunca
    worse impossible
    It is used to emphasize that one cannot be in a more negative situation.
    peor imposible

    Related Words

    bad
    Refers to something bad or harmful.
    mal
    terrible
    That is of very poor quality or extremely bad.
    pésimo
    disastrous
    That causes disaster or is worse than expected.
    desastroso

    Slang Meanings

    Worse of the worst
    This situation is worse of the worst, I can't believe it.
    Esta situación es peor de lo peor, no puedo creerlo.
    There is no worse
    The movie was so boring that there is no worse.
    La película fue tan aburrida que peor no hay.