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mal(
mahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
El mal olor, desafortunadamente, venĂa de la cocina.The bad smell was, unfortunately, coming from the kitchen.
2. (incorrect)
Eso está mal. La respuesta no es 17, es 27.That’s wrong. The answer’s not 17, it’s 27.
3. (not well)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. evil
No sé si creo en el mal, pero creo que la gente es capaz de cometer acciones malas.I don't know if I believe in evil, but I believe people are capable of committing evil deeds.
8. (sickness)
a. illness
Su mal se mantenĂa controlado con medicamentos.Her illness was kept under control with medication.
9. (harm)
a. harm
Una falta de oxĂgeno puede hacerle mal al cerebro.A lack of oxygen can cause harm to the brain.
10. (bad luck)
a. misfortune
Los males que le dio la vida no la desanimaron.The misfortunes life sent her way didn't drag her down.
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