/malˈβaðo/
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Translation
evil, wicked
Word origin
From Old Spanish malfadado ('ill-fated'), from mal ('badly') and Latin fatum ('fate'). The fatum root also lies behind English 'fate' and 'fairy'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- malfadado
- English cognates
- fate, fairy
Grammar
Femininemalvada
Masc pluralmalvados
Fem pluralmalvadas
Examples
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The villain of the story lived in a dark castle.
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He has a wicked smile that is frightening.
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In the film, the king is cruel and evil.
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What a wicked plan you have come up with!
hechizo.
The wicked witch cast a spell.
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