La palabra del día: "maldito"

Question

maldito ( mahl-dee'-toh )

adjective ( darned, wretched )

Sylyon1976 is the official corrector for the Spanish sentences. Please correct your posts according to her suggestions. There are many native English speakers here, most of us can offer great suggestions to the English sentences. I will do my best to go through them all, too. Use today's Word of the Day in your own Spanish sentence (and include the English translation as well). Try to use the word in a completely new way and vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.

Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game.

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Examples:

1. ¡Ay! Me he golpeado el maldito dedo del pie contra la silla.

Ouch! I've stubbed my darned toe on the chair.

2. Si sigue así este maldito calor creo que nos derretiremos todos como la malvada bruja del oeste.

If this darned heat keeps up I think we'll all melt like the Wicked Witch of the West.

So...this is like a cussword?????? - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Annie, I don't use this word... Yo no maldigo a nada ni a nadie. Es parte de mí y de lo que yo creo...So, I'll try to correct without using it. :-S - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

I had to change it. The sentences that were given to me to use for this had, "damned" in them and it wouldn't allow me to post the thread until I changed it. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

How about "dag nab it", jajaja - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

How about changing the Spanish version, too? :-) - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

@ Sylyon...I really love people with a backbone (I really don't know if this is used in America or what other country than the Netherlands :-))...I totally understand. - Aranjuez12, Sep 30, 2013

gracias Rac y Sylyon - Aranjuez12, Sep 30, 2013

What word would you suggest, Suzy? I'm at a loss for a Spanish equivalent. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

De nada.. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Hi Annie and Susie. First, I appreciate you both playing along very much, especially since such words may not be your cup of tea. I would like to ask a bit more about this word, but will endeavor not to use it while doing so, just so I understand better. - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

So, I had been led to believe by some folks that are quite educated and perfectly bilingual that this M-word was not at all strong. Of course it may be different depending on region, but even my milder Mexican and Colombian friends think it´s pretty tame. - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

Note, I´m not disagreeing, just trying to calibrate. Does it seem that bad? Is it something one couldn´t say near children. Stronger than darn, but weaker than d@mn maybe? Thanks for any insight and for helping every day! - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

Well, I have to agree, Roger. It is used a lot here. I do not wish to offend anyone. For example, it could be used to say, "According to their religious beliefs, they had benn among the damed. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

typos: "damned" "been" - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Au au au... Vaya palabrita del día. - -cae-, Sep 30, 2013

"Maldito" means "Damned" I was brought up not to use this word, because it means that you are wishing something bad to happen to another person, or you are just demonstrating hate to another person. I know in English there are replacements for "d...", - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

like darn, etc., in Spanish for example some people use instead of "maldito gato" "mugroso gato", "gato idiota", etc. But, I am in them minority, rogspax. I just don't say bad words. Even this one. I just think that "maldito" or "damned" is a very strong - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

or harsh word. But, again it all depends where you come from/beliefs/family/faith. Saludos! - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

I think words are powerful and reflect our souls. That's all. :-) - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

*the minority (not "them") - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Thanks Sylyon. Always glad to gain additional perspective. Salud! - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

Also, what word might you then use to ¨curse¨ and object that is annoying you, such as a stuck bolt, or a leaking roof, that is not too offensive. Thanks. - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

You could use "rayos" as they use that on the Spanish version of Dora the Exploradora. - gringojrf, Sep 30, 2013

Thanks Suzy. :) - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Hola Cae! :) - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 1

¡Maldita sea mi mala suerte!

Damn my bad luck!

Born under a bad sign????? - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

jeje - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Change the "o" for "a". - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Thanks! - HackerKing, Oct 1, 2013

Answer 2

Las bruja había maldito/maldecido la manzana, ¡Qué bruja maldita!

The witch had cursed the apple. That wretched witch!

The wicked old witch. Yikes! - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Great pic! - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

"La bruja había maldecido la manzana..." Or ... echó una maldición a la manzana... - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Je je! Good pic :)! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

gracias a todos..... - Aranjuez12, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 3

Mis malditos Raiders piedreron otra vez hoy.

My darned Raiders lost again today.

Mis vaqueros perdieron también, pero yo no los puedo maldecir! Yo diría "Mis mugrosos vaqueros perdieron otra vez." Ay vaqueros! - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

I'll stick with darned susy. Gracias!!!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Jajajaja, poor Raiders. LSU lost their last game. I was heartbroken. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

I was behind your Cowboys too susy:)!!!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Misery loves company annie!!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

JR I am here to commiserate with you, so sorry - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

I knew I could cry on your shoulder pammy :-< !!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Anytime JR, - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 4

Maldita la gracia que nos hizo su visita.

His visit was a real nuisance.

Get out the tomato juice? - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

:-) - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

He had an odor about him, that's for sure. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 5

I hope this isn't too strong. It's all said in jest.

¡No tengo que enseñarles ningún maldito ejemplo del uso de esta palabra maldita!

I don't got to show you no stinking example of this darn word!

....and I don't need no stinking badges!!!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

.....ain't that the truth......jejejeje - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

@Jraider, Yes I thought of that, too, but couldn't find an internet reference. Is it an add by Taco Bell in California referencing "The Treasure(s) of the Sierra Madre"? - Jubilado, Sep 30, 2013

That is a direct quote from the movie Jubilado, a great scene :)! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Your Spanish is OK. - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Only ok? I think it's pretty good :P - HackerKing, Oct 1, 2013

Sylyon1976 does not use the word in Spanish and I don't use it in English. I respect her for that. - Jubilado, Oct 1, 2013

Answer 6

Where is my darned cat? ¿Dónde está mi maldito gato?

Dat gato loco!! - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Si Annielita! Gracias - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

Hola pammy! I found your cat! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Thanks a million JR, it is perfecto! - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

Your Spanish is OK. - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Gracias susy, I kept it simple - pmikan-pam, Sep 30, 2013

Photo bomb! - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 7

¡Maldita lluvia!

Siempre llueve cuando quiero ir al parque a dar un paseo.

Damned rain!

Always falls when I want to go to the park to take a walk.

Can I say: "Siempre cae cuando quiero ir..." - 00b5f6c6, Sep 30, 2013

With the English sentence...."the park" - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Hola rac!! Thanks ;) - 00b5f6c6, Sep 30, 2013

... al parque a dar un paseo." - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

"Siempre llueve..." sounds better than "siempre cae..." - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Hola Susy.. Gracias ;) - 00b5f6c6, Sep 30, 2013

In New Mexico we call it blessed rain! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 8

Los malditos Raiders casi ganen hoy.Los Titans estuvieron suerte.Those darn Raiders almost won today.The Titans were lucky.

Lo siento Jraider,I couldn't resist. - heliotropeman, Sep 30, 2013

... casi ganan hoy. Los Titans tuvieron suerte." -- Saludos! - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Inicio rápido. Acabado lento. Gracias Helio:) - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

I believe the Saints are doing very well, jejejeje - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 9

I don't find it in the least amusing.

No le encuentro maldita la gracia.

Me either tick. Lol :) - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

:) - 0080b918, Sep 30, 2013

Good one Tickl:) - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

... encuentro la.... gracia." - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 10

Odio tomar el maldito subte por la mañana porque siempre está re-lleno!

I hate taking the subway in the morning because it's always super crowded!

I can imagine. :) - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

... metro... porque siempre está super lleno." --- subte (I guess it depends where you live), re-lleno es más coloquial, usado en México. Viene de "requete-lleno". - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 11

Su maldito compañero de equip lo tocó en la entrada de la curva, y éste resultó en la salida.

His d@mn teammate touched him on the corner entrance and resulted in this on the exit.

Asumo que el piloto caído usó una palabra aún más fuerte que maldito. :) - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

Wow! That poor man. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Road rash!!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

...lo tocó... y ésto resultó en la salida." - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Gracias Sylyon! - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

But if anyone can help me understand éste vs esto in this case, I could use the help. I can easily accept it, but don´t understand it, and so will probably make the error again ;) - rogspax, Sep 30, 2013

...explained it correctly. :-) - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

... and this resulted... "y ésto (lo que hizo el otro corredor-tocarlo en la curva) resultó de lo que hizo el motociclista. You don't say "éste pasó" unless you are talking about a male person (he passed by). Esto pasó- This happened. -- I hope I - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 12

El conejo maldito siempre es un problema para Elmer Fudd.

The dad-watted wabbit is always a problem for Elmer Fudd.

... siempre es un problema..." - 00e46f15, Sep 30, 2013

I love the look on Bugs bunny's face. lol - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Man up Elmer!!!!! - Jraider, Sep 30, 2013

Now there's a phrasal for you. I like that one. jeje - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 13

Sylyon, how about "Rayos" as a substitute. They use it on the children's show Dora La Exploradora.

Sounds good to me too. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013

Answer 14

A little context for my entry. I am currently putting weatherproofing on the flat roof. A couple of people have asked me about it. And my reply is always difficult.

Oido la maldita palabra impermeabilizante.

I hate the **** word impermeabilizante.

That's a difficult word for me. - rac1, Sep 30, 2013