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


Part of Speech

"Malevo" is an adjective in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/maleβo/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Malevo" is used to describe someone or something that has harmful or malicious intent. In the Spanish language, it is often associated with a sense of cruelty or wickedness. The term is less frequently used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary contexts or formal discussions about morality and ethics.

Frequency of Use

"Malevo" is not an everyday term and is used more in written contexts than in oral speech. It may appear in literature, philosophical texts, or discussions surrounding criminal behavior and malicious actions.

Example Sentences

  1. Su actitud malevo arruinó la fiesta.
  2. His malevolent attitude ruined the party.

  3. Los malevos planes del villano fueron frustrados por el héroe.

  4. The wicked plans of the villain were thwarted by the hero.

  5. Ella tiene una mirada malevo cuando está molesta.

  6. She has a wicked look when she is upset.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "malevo" does not have an extensive range of idiomatic expressions, it can be combined with other terms or used in culturally significant phrases. Here are a few examples:

  1. "No hagas un malevo juego"
  2. "Don't play a wicked game."

  3. "Sus intenciones eran malevo desde el principio."

  4. "His intentions were evil from the beginning."

  5. "El malevo destino de los personajes los llevó a la tragedia."

  6. "The wicked fate of the characters led them to tragedy."

  7. "Actuar de manera malevo trae consecuencias."

  8. "Acting in a malevolent way has consequences."

Etymology

The word "malevo" comes from the Latin term "malevolus," which is composed of "male" (badly) and "volere" (to wish), directly reflecting its meaning of having bad or ill wishes.

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23-07-2024