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"Es malo" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's bad", and "mi padre" is a phrase which is often translated as "my father". Learn more about the difference between "es malo" and "mi padre" below.
es malo(
ehs
 
mah
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loh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(it's not good quality; third person singular)
a. it's bad
No compres ese bolígrafo. Es malo.Don't buy that ballpoint pen. It's bad.
b. is bad
Este ron es malo, pero al menos es barato.This rum is bad, but at least it's cheap.
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(it's harmful; third person singular)
a. is bad
¡Apaga ese cigarrillo! Fumar es malo.Put off that cigarette! Smoking is bad.
b. it's bad
Deja de comer comida chatarra. Es malo para tu salud.Stop eating junk food. It's bad for your health.
3.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(he's mean; third person singular)
a. he's bad (masculine)
La gente dice que es malo porque tuvo problemas con la ley.People say he's bad because he got in trouble with the law.
b. he's evil (masculine)
No hables con ese hombre. Es malo como el mismísimo demonio.Don't talk to that man. He's evil as the devil himself.
c. is bad
Mi madre piensa que mi mejor amigo es malo porque tiene tatuajes.My mother thinks my best friend is bad because he has tattoos.
d. is evil
El hechicero es malo y le lanzó un hechizo al caballero.The wizard is evil and casted a spell on the knight.
4.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(he's not skilled; often used with "para"; third person singular)
a. he's bad (masculine)
¡Saquen a ese jugador de la cancha! Es malo.Get that player off the field! He's bad.
b. is bad
El guitarrista de la banda es malo. Yo puedo tocar mejor.The band's guitar player is bad. I can play better.
c. he's bad at
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Samuel es bueno en tenis, pero es malísimo jugando al fútbol.Samuel's good at tennis, but he's really bad at soccer.
d. is bad at
Mi hermano es malo para las ciencias.My brother is bad at science.
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mi padre(
mee
 
pah
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dreh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my father
Me llevo muy bien con mi padre. Somos casi como amigos.I get along really well with my father. We're almost like friends.
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