English–Spanish
“mean” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/malˈβaðo/
Example
Ella fue malvada con la nueva vecina.
She was mean to the new neighbor.
How to say “mean” in Spanish
“Mean” in Spanish is malvado.
A person who intends to harm others.
Example sentences with malvado
No respondas a ese comentario malvado.
Don't respond to that mean comment.
Tips for using malvado
- Stronger than the English word "mean", malvado implies intentional cruelty or wickedness and is not appropriate for mild rudeness.
Other Spanish words for “mean”
¿Qué significa esta palabra?
What does this word mean?