qué malos son

they're so mean

qué malos son

phrase

1. (used to refer to morals or behavior; third person plural)

a. they're so mean

¿Viste a esos hombres, mami? ¿Por qué hicieron eso? ¡Qué malos son!

Mommy, did you see those guys? Why did they do that? They're so mean!

b. are so mean

¡Qué malos son los maestros con nosotros! - No digas eso. No es verdad.

The teachers are so mean to us! - Don't say that. It's not true.

2. (used to refer to morals or behavior; second person plural)

a. you're so mean

¡Qué malos son con su hermanito! Me temo que esta vez voy a tener que castigarlos sin salir el fin de semana.

You're so mean to your little brother! I'm afraid this time I'm going to have to ground you for the weekend.

3. (used to refer to quality or competence; third person singular)

a. they're so bad

Me da vergüenza ser de este equipo. ¡Qué malos son!

I’m embarrassed to be a fan of this team. They're so bad!

b. are so bad

¡Qué malos son los celulares de esa marca!

That company’s cellphones are so bad!