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bad in Spanish

bad in Spanish is malo, defectuoso, desagradable — bad means of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

bad in Spanish

malo
adj
defectuoso
adj
desagradable
adj
malo
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
defectuoso
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
desagradable
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
inapropiado
adj
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
malo
adj
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
desagradable
adj
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.

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 Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bad" in Spanish?

"bad" in Spanish is malo, defectuoso, desagradable. 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 Spanish, "bad" is malo, defectuoso, desagradable.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "bad": malo, defectuoso, desagradable, inapropiado.

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