mawkɾiˈadu
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Translation
naughty, rude, spoilt
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Word origin
A compound of mal ('badly') and criado, the past participle of criar ('to raise, to bring up').
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Root
- mal + criado
- English cognates
- create
Grammar
Examples
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That naughty boy doesn't ask permission for anything.
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Don't be rude to your grandmother.
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The naughty pupils were called to the head's office.
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malcriado: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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