son malos
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. they are poor quality
No compres esos lápices de colores. Son malos, y no valen lo que cuestan.Don't buy those crayons. They are poor quality, and they are not worth their price.
a. they are mean
No quiero jugar nunca más con Juancito y Pedro. Son malos. - ¿Qué te hicieron?I don't ever want to play with Juancito and Pedro again. They're mean. - What did they do to you?
b. they are nasty
Aléjate de esos tipos. Son malos.Stay away from those guys. They are nasty.
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