malcriado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective, also used as a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/mal.kiˈɾa.ðo/

Translation Options into English

• Spoiled (child)
• Rude
• Ill-mannered

Meaning and Usage

"Malcriado" is a term used in Spanish to describe a person (usually a child) who is rude, ill-mannered, or spoiled, often due to lack of proper upbringing or discipline. It indicates a deficiency in manners and respect towards others. The word is commonly used in everyday conversations, often in a parental context, and is prevalent in both spoken and written forms.

Frequency of Use

"Malcriado" is relatively common in conversational Spanish, particularly among parents discussing children's behavior. It appears frequently in parenting discussions, literature, and even in popular media.

Example Sentences

1. El niño está muy malcriado y no respeta a sus mayores.
   The boy is very spoiled and does not respect his elders.

2. No seas malcriado, saluda a la señora.
   Don't be rude; greet the lady.

3. Los malcriados a menudo tienen problemas de comportamiento en la escuela.
   Spoiled children often have behavioral problems at school.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Malcriado" is often used in various idiomatic expressions, emphasizing negative behavior, especially in children.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Tener un malcriado en casa
   To have a spoiled child at home

2. Mis amigos se quejan de tener un malcriado en casa que nunca ayuda con las tareas.
   My friends complain about having a spoiled child at home who never helps with chores.

3. No quiero que mi hijo se convierta en un malcriado
   I don't want my son to become ill-mannered

4. Desde pequeño, he intentado enseñarle a mi hijo buenos modales porque no quiero que se convierta en un malcriado.
   Since he was little, I have tried to teach my son good manners because I don’t want him to become ill-mannered.

5. Crecer como un malcriado
   To grow up spoiled

6. Algunos niños que crecen como malcriados no saben cómo manejar sus emociones en la adolescencia.
   Some children who grow up spoiled don't know how to handle their emotions in adolescence.

7. Hacer un malcriado en público
   To act spoiled in public

8. Ayer vi a un niño hacer un malcriado en público y sus padres no hicieron nada.
   Yesterday, I saw a child act spoiled in public, and his parents did nothing.

Etymology

The word "malcriado" comes from the Spanish language, formed by two parts: "mal" meaning "bad" and "criado," which is derived from the verb "criar," meaning "to raise" or "to rear." Thus, etymologically, it refers to someone who has been "badly raised."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Consentido (spoiled) - Grosero (rude) - Desconsiderado (thoughtless)

Antonyms: - Educado (polite) - Respetuoso (respectful) - Bien criado (well-raised/well-mannered)