mal
bad · unwell · badly
Algo que no está bien o que causa daño, tristeza o sufrimiento.
The Spanish word "mal" means "bad" or "wrong" in English. It can be used as an adjective, adverb, or noun depending on the context.
- As an adjective: describing something as bad or poor quality (e.g., "Una mala idea" - a bad idea).
- As an adverb: describing how something is done poorly or incorrectly (e.g., "Lo hiciste mal" - You did it wrong).
- As a noun: can refer to evil or harm (e.g., "El mal" - evil).
It’s a common word used to express negative conditions or judgments.
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Examples
Me siento mal hoy.adverb
I feel bad today.
Estoy mal por la fiebre.adjective
I am unwell because of the fever.
Ella canta muy mal en la clase.adverb
She sings very badly in the class.
Este ejercicio no está tan mal.adverb
This exercise is not so bad.
Me siento mal.adjective
I feel bad.
Yo canto mal.adverb
I sing badly.
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