What is the Spanish word for "malevolent"?

Learn how to say "malevolent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

malevolent

Spanish

malvado

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Alternative translations of "malevolent"

malévolo
hostil
malintencionado
perverso

Examples of how to use "malevolent" in Spanish

English
The villain had a malevolent laugh.
Spanish
El villano soltó una risa malévola.
English
The old man gave a malevolent smile.
Spanish
El anciano esbozó una sonrisa malévola.
English
She feared his malevolent intentions toward neighbors.
Spanish
Ella temía sus intenciones malévolas hacia los vecinos.
English
A malevolent wind blew through the trees.
Spanish
Un viento malévolo sopló entre los árboles.
English
They sensed a malevolent presence in town.
Spanish
Sentían una presencia malévola en el pueblo.

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