"Malevo" is an adjective in Spanish.
/maleβo/
"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.
"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.
His malevolent attitude ruined the party.
Los malevos planes del villano fueron frustrados por el héroe.
The wicked plans of the villain were thwarted by the hero.
Ella tiene una mirada malevo cuando está molesta.
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:
"Don't play a wicked game."
"Sus intenciones eran malevo desde el principio."
"His intentions were evil from the beginning."
"El malevo destino de los personajes los llevó a la tragedia."
"The wicked fate of the characters led them to tragedy."
"Actuar de manera malevo trae consecuencias."
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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