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"Bad" is an adjective which is often translated as "malo", and "snappy" is an adjective which is often translated as "rápido". Learn more about the difference between "bad" and "snappy" below.
bad(
bahd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. malo
I can't believe I wasted my time on such a bad movie!¡No puedo creer que perdí mi tiempo viendo una película tan mala!
b. mal
I've read it a second time and still think that it's a bad book, even if very entertaining.Lo he leído por segunda vez y sigo pensando que es un mal libro, aunque muy entretenido.
2. (harmful)
3. (unpleasant)
5. (wicked)
6. (severe)
8. (guilty)
a. mal
I feel bad for not having remembered our wedding anniversary.Me siento mal por no haberme acordado de nuestro aniversario de boda.
9. (afflicted)
a. malo
My dad has a bad back and cannot lift heavy objects.Mi papá tiene la espalda mala y no puede levantar objetos pesados.
10. (finance)
a. sin fondos
I knew it was a bad check when it was returned by the bank.Supe que era un cheque sin fondos cuando el banco me lo devolvió.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
12. (colloquial) (used for emphasis) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I love you so bad that it hurts.Te quiero tanto que duele.
It's so hot out. I need some water real bad.Hace tanto calor afuera. Estoy desesperado por un poco de agua.
snappy(
snah
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pi
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (brisk)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. rápido
Let's make this meeting snappy. I'm going to play golf this afternoon.Vamos a hacer esta junta rápida. Voy a jugar al golf esta tarde.
We took a short and snappy tour of the castle and went back to our hotel.Hicimos un recorrido corto y rápido del castillo y nos regresamos al hotel.
b. enérgico
Craig gets a lot done. He's a snappy worker.Craig logra hacer mucho; es un trabajador enérgico.
2. (stylish)
a. elegante
Christian looks quite snappy in his cardigan.Christian se ve muy elegante en su cárdigan.
3. (colloquial) (punchy)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. conciso
We came up with a snappy line for the posters. Now we just need a logo.Se nos ocurrió una frase concisa para los carteles. Ahora solo necesitamos un logotipo.
4. (colloquial) (irritable)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. irritable
Matt, unfortunately, seems to wake up every morning with a snappy attitude.Matt, por desgracia, parece despertar todas las mañanas con una actitud irritable.
