Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
malintencionado
Pronunciation
IPA/malintenθjoˈnaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivemalicious
Example
Recibí un correo malintencionado.
I received a malicious email.
More examples
No compartas ese enlace malintencionado.
Don't share that malicious link.
Core concept
Intent to cause harm behind a behavior or remark.
Common phrases
archivo malintencionado
malicious file
enlace malintencionado
malicious link
campaña malintencionada
malicious campaign
Similar words
malicioso: Person or action that acts from malice, often to deceive or hurt.
hostil: Conduct or stance that expresses clear opposition or aggressiveness.
dañino: Object, act, or substance that produces physical or moral harm.
perjudicial: Measure or influence that produces negative effects on health or reputation.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa o demuestra intención de hacer daño o perjuicio, especialmente en acciones, mensajes o comportamientos.
Word origin
A compound of mal (Latin malus 'bad') and intencionado ('intended'), so the word denotes an action done with bad intent.
Usage tips
- Contrast with malicioso, which can also mean mischievous or suggest character, while malintencionado is most natural for specific harmful acts or messages.
Other meanings
- ill-intentionedadjective
Opposites
- bienintencionadowell-intentionedadjective
- inofensivoharmlessadjective
Related words
- malintenciónmalicenoun
- intencionadointentionaladjective