How is the word mal translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Badly
adverb

De forma pobre o poco satisfactoria.

In a poor or unsatisfactory way.

Examples with “mal”

See how the word “mal” is used in sentences

  • El equipo jugó mal anoche. — The team played badly last night.

  • Necesito muchísimo unas vacaciones. — I badly need a vacation.

  • ¿Por qué salió tan mal la reunión? — Why did the meeting go so badly?

  • Quería muchísimo ese trabajo. — She wanted that job badly.

  • La carta estaba mal escrita y llena de errores. — The letter was badly written and full of mistakes.

  • ¿Necesitas muchísimo el coche o puede esperar? — Do you need the car badly, or can it wait?

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