ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
mal
bad / badly
First introduced in Capítulo Preliminar — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Adverb
Use mal where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see mal after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta mal en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to bad / badly even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes mal en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who bad / badly loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does mal mean in Spanish?
bad / badly (introduced in Capítulo Preliminar in Chapurra).
How do you use mal in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is mal in?
Chapurra introduces it in Capítulo Preliminar. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.