bad in Italian
bad in Italian is cattivo, malvagio, difettoso — bad means of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
bad in Italian
cattivo
malvagio
difettoso
cattivo
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
malvagio
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
difettoso
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
doveroso
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
grave
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
serio
(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.
cattivo
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
malvagio
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
difettoso
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
sbagliato
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
cattivo
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
malvagio
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
errore
(slang, with possessive determiner) Error; mistake.
What does "bad" mean?
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adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
"The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad."
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adj Morally wrong or wicked.
"The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities."
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adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
"Throw out the milk — it's gone bad."
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adj Severe or serious in degree.
"She has a bad headache today."
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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.
- Stealing from a charity is a bad thing to do.
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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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