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bad in Italian

bad in Italian is cattivo, malvagio, difettoso — bad means of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

bad in Italian

cattivo
adj
malvagio
adj
difettoso
adj
cattivo
adj
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
malvagio
adj
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
difettoso
adj
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
doveroso
adj
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
grave
adj
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
serio
adj
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
cattivo
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
malvagio
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
difettoso
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
sbagliato
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
cattivo
adj
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
malvagio
adj
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
errore
noun
(slang, with possessive determiner) Error; mistake.

What does "bad" mean?

  1. adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
    "The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad."
  2. adj Morally wrong or wicked.
    "The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities."
  3. adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
    "Throw out the milk — it's gone bad."
  4. adj Severe or serious in degree.
    "She has a bad headache today."

bad in a sentence

  • The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad.
  • It was a bad day from start to finish.
  • The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities.
  • Throw out the milk — it's gone bad.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bad" in Italian?

"bad" in Italian is cattivo, malvagio, difettoso. bad means: Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

How do you use "bad" in a sentence?

Example: "The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad." In Italian, "bad" is cattivo, malvagio, difettoso.

Are there other ways to say "bad" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "bad": cattivo, malvagio, difettoso, doveroso, grave, serio.

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