malo
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “malo” mean in English?
bad
Example sentences
Es un mal momento.
It's a bad moment.
Es una mala idea.
It's a bad idea.
Estoy malo hoy.
I'm sick today.
How to use it
Malo means 'bad'. Agrees: malo/-a/-os/-as. Apocopated to 'mal' before masculine singular nouns: 'un mal día'.
Common mistake
'Estar malo' (with estar) means 'to be sick / unwell' in Spain. Don't confuse with 'ser malo' (to be evil/bad as a trait).