Malicia is a feminine noun.
/maliˈθia/ (in Spain) or /maliˈsja/ (in Latin America)
"Malicia" refers to the intention or desire to cause harm or suffering to others. It implies a degree of cleverness or craftiness in carrying out such harmful intentions. The term can also denote spitefulness, ill will, or an underlying malicious nature in actions or behaviors.
The term "malicia" is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions about morality, ethics, and law. It is often used in legal contexts to establish the intent behind wrongful actions.
La malicia de sus palabras me sorprendió.
The malice in his words surprised me.
Se habló en la corte sobre la malicia del acusado.
They spoke in court about the malice of the accused.
No puedo creer que haya tanta malicia en el mundo.
I can't believe there is so much malice in the world.
While "malicia" is not commonly found as a central component in many idiomatic expressions, its derivatives or related terms often feature in colloquial sayings or phrases.
"Tener malicia" es saber aprovechar las oportunidades.
"To have malice" means to know how to seize opportunities.
"Malicia en el corazón" a menudo lleva a relaciones tóxicas.
"Malice in the heart" often leads to toxic relationships.
La malicia a veces es disfrazada de "buenas intenciones".
Malice is sometimes disguised as "good intentions."
The word "malicia" comes from the Latin "malitia," which means "badness" or "wickedness." It is derived from "malus," meaning "bad" or "evil." This indicates a longstanding use of the term to denote morally negative intentions or actions.