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"De buen" is a phrase which is often translated as "of good", and "mal humor" is a noun which is often translated as "bad temper". Learn more about the difference between "de buen" and "mal humor" below.
de buen()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. of good
El consejo de administración de la empresa se compromete a adoptar las prácticas de buen gobierno corporativo.The board of directors will commit itself to adopting practices of good corporate governance.
b. in a good
¿Está papá hoy de buen humor? Quiero pedirle prestado el carro.Is dad in a good mood today? I want to borrow his car.
el mal humor()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (anger)
a. bad temper
Me divorcié de Miguel porque yo ya no soportaba su mala educación y su constante mal humor.I divorced Miguel because I couldn't stand his rudeness and constant bad temper any more.
c. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
No te preocupes, Pepito. Tu prima Clara jugará contigo cuando se le pase el mal humor.Don't worry, Pepito. Your cousin Clara will play with you when she stops being in a bad mood.
Con ese mal humor no vas a hacer muchos amigos.You're not going to make many friends by being so ill-tempered.
