malditas
/mal-DEE-tas/
damn
Depicting intensity: The child is reacting to the damn spilled ice cream.
malditas(Adjective)
damn
?as an intensifier
,bloody
?UK English intensifier
pesky
?annoying
,accursed
?strong emphasis
📝 In Action
¡Las malditas llaves no aparecen por ninguna parte!
B1The damn keys won't show up anywhere!
Tengo que terminar estas malditas tareas antes de irme a dormir.
B2I have to finish these bloody tasks before going to sleep.
Siempre hay colas malditas en el supermercado.
B1There are always damn lines at the supermarket.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Matches the Noun
'Malditas' is a descriptive word (adjective), so it must match the thing it describes in number and gender. Use 'malditas' only when talking about multiple feminine things (e.g., horas, preguntas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Gender
Mistake: "Las malditos preguntas (Incorrect)"
Correction: Las malditas preguntas. (Correct: 'Preguntas' is feminine, so the adjective must be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Frustration
This word is a strong expression of frustration or anger. Use it informally, but remember it can sound harsh or slightly rude, depending on who you are talking to.
This ancient chest is cursed, giving off a dark aura.
malditas(Adjective)
cursed
?having a curse
,wicked
?evil or immoral
condemned
?religious context
📝 In Action
Las brujas malditas fueron desterradas del pueblo para siempre.
C1The cursed witches were banished from the village forever.
El libro describía las almas malditas que vagaban por el purgatorio.
C2The book described the condemned souls that wandered through purgatory.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle Origin
This word is the past participle of the verb maldecir (to curse). It acts like an adjective, describing the state of being cursed or condemned.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Context
This literal meaning is often found in older literature, epic stories, or very serious, dramatic speech, rather than casual conversation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: malditas
Question 1 of 2
If you are frustrated because your neighbors are making too much noise (ruidos, masculine plural), which word form should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'malditas' rude or offensive?
When used as an intensifier (like 'damn'), it is generally considered informal and strong, but not usually highly offensive unless directed at a person in anger. It’s best reserved for expressing frustration with objects or situations, not people.
How do I use this word with masculine nouns?
You must change the ending! For masculine nouns, use 'malditos' (plural) or 'maldito' (singular). For example, 'los malditos problemas' (the damn problems).