Translation of Spanish word "malo" to English
malo
/ˈma.lo/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf low quality.
How to use
The adjective 'malo' is commonly used to describe something of low quality. For example, 'Este restaurante es malo' (This restaurant is bad) or 'Ella tiene un mal día' (She's having a bad day). Be careful not to confuse 'malo' with 'mal', which means 'bad' in the sense of 'evil' or 'wrong'.
🇬🇧 English
bad
Example
¡Esta oración tiene mala gramática!
This sentence has bad grammar!
La práctica de contratación es muy mala en esta empresa.
The hiring practice is very bad in this company.
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Common phrases
- malo de calidad— of poor quality
- malo de vida— bad life
- malo de suerte— bad luck
- malo de carácter— bad character
- malo de humor— bad mood
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What does the Spanish word "malo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "malo" means "bad" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "malo"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "malo"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Esta es una película mala." (which translates as "This sentence has bad grammar!").
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