What is the Spanish word for "malicious"?

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

English

malicious

Spanish

malicioso

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Alternative translations of "malicious"

malévolo
perverso
dañino
hostil

Examples of how to use "malicious" in Spanish

English
Someone started a malicious rumor about her.
Spanish
Alguien inició un rumor malicioso sobre ella.
English
She received a malicious email yesterday.
Spanish
Ella recibió un correo electrónico malicioso ayer.
English
He spread malicious rumors about his coworker.
Spanish
Él difundió rumores maliciosos sobre su compañero de trabajo.
English
The software blocked a malicious attachment quickly.
Spanish
El software bloqueó rápidamente un archivo adjunto malicioso.
English
Neighbors reported malicious behavior from the stray dog.
Spanish
Los vecinos reportaron comportamiento malicioso del perro callejero.

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