What is 'mal' called in English?

'mal' in English is called "Poorly". Poorly refers to: De manera deficiente, insatisfactoria o inferior.

How do you pronounce 'Poorly' and 'mal'?

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What is an example sentence for Poorly in Spanish?

English: "He performed poorly on the exam, failing to answer many questions." | Spanish: "Tuvo un mal desempeño en el examen, sin poder responder muchas preguntas."

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English to Spanish Dictionary

poorly Meaning in Spanish (poorly significado en español)

mal

mal in English:poorly

Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de poorly en español es mal. (De manera deficiente, insatisfactoria o inferior.)

Definitions of Poorly

1
adverb
mal
In a bad, unsatisfactory, or inferior manner.
De manera deficiente, insatisfactoria o inferior.
2
adverb
mal
In an unhealthy or unwell state; not feeling well.
En un estado de salud deficiente o indispuesto; no sentirse bien.

Example Sentences

academic

“He performed poorly on the exam, failing to answer many questions.”

Tuvo un mal desempeño en el examen, sin poder responder muchas preguntas.

casual

“She has been feeling poorly all week and decided to see a doctor.”

Se ha sentido mal toda la semana y decidió ir al médico.

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Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In English:

badlyinadequatelyshoddily

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In English:

wellexcellentlycompetently

Inflected Word Forms

nounpoorness

nounpoverty

adjectivepoor

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

do poorlycollocation

To perform badly or unsuccessfully.

speak poorly of someoneexpression

To say negative or critical things about someone.