Spanish · Adjectives

Malo

Bad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of poor quality; unpleasant.

Example

Tuve un día muy malo.

I had a very bad day.

Etymology

'Malo' comes from the Latin 'malus', which means 'bad'. The word has retained its negative connotation through centuries of usage in various contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'Malo' is often used in everyday language, both in formal and informal situations, in both spoken and written forms. It is prevalent across all Spanish-speaking regions.

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