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malo
/ˈmalo/
bad
El tiempo está malo hoy.
The weather is bad today.
general
Bad, evil, or of poor quality
Ese hombre es malo.
That man is bad.
La comida estaba mala.
The food was bad.
Can describe people, things, or situations that are negative or of poor quality.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Malo' is often used to describe things that are of poor quality or unpleasant.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
'Malo' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'malo' for masculine singular, 'mala' for feminine singular, 'malos' for masculine plural, 'malas' for feminine plural).
Word Origin
From Latin 'malus', meaning 'bad'
Usage Notes
In some contexts, 'malo' can also mean 'evil' or 'wicked' when referring to people.
Word Breakdown
mal
bad
root-o
masculine singular ending
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