Adjective
malo
malo , - a , - os , - as
poor · wrong
Also informal for:
naughty, wicked
ill, unwell
Used with estar to describe being sick.
naughty, wicked
In the Wild
Real-world usage & examples
poor, wrong
"Fue una mala decisión que lamento."
It was a bad decision that I regret.
"El tiempo está muy malo hoy."
The weather is very bad today.
"No es un mal tipo, solo está confundido."
He's not a bad guy, just confused.
ill, unwell
"Estoy malo del estómago."
I have an upset stomach.
"El niño está malo y no puede ir al colegio."
The child is sick and can't go to school.
"Me siento mala, creo que voy a vomitar."
I feel sick, I think I'm going to throw up.
naughty, wicked
"¡Qué niño tan malo! No para de hacer travesuras."
What a naughty boy! He won't stop making mischief.
"Sé bueno y no seas malo con tu hermana."
Be good and don't be mean to your sister.
"Tienes una sonrisa mala, ¿qué estás planeando?"
You have a mischievous smile, what are you planning?