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peor

peh-ORpeˈoɾ

worse

Also: worst
A side-by-side comparison of two simple wooden houses. The house on the left is sturdy and well-maintained. The house on the right is dilapidated, leaning, and has missing shingles, illustrating 'worse'.

📝 In Action

Mi conexión a internet es peor que la tuya.

A2

My internet connection is worse than yours.

Esta es la peor película que he visto.

B1

This is the worst movie I have ever seen.

Los resultados fueron peores de lo que esperábamos.

B2

The results were worse than we expected.

Word Connections

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el peor día – the worst day
  • la peor idea – the worst idea
  • cada vez peor – getting worse and worse

Idioms & Expressions

  • el remedio fue peor que la enfermedad – The solution made the problem worse.

worse

A cartoon chef struggling badly in a kitchen. The chef is holding a smoking, burnt frying pan and looks frustrated, illustrating performing an action 'worse'.

📝 In Action

Hoy me siento peor que ayer.

A2

Today I feel worse than yesterday.

Él conduce peor cuando está cansado.

B1

He drives worse when he's tired.

La situación económica del país va de mal en peor.

B2

The country's economic situation is going from bad to worse.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • mejor (better (as an adverb))

Common Collocations

  • sentirse peor – to feel worse
  • dormir peor – to sleep worse
  • estar peor – to be worse (in condition)

the worst part

Also: the worst thing
NounmB2
A child happily building a tall tower out of colorful blocks. The top block, representing the worst part, is a large, ugly gray rock that is crushing the colorful blocks beneath it.

📝 In Action

Lo peor del viaje fue perder el pasaporte.

B1

The worst part of the trip was losing the passport.

No te preocupes, ponte en lo peor y verás que no es tan grave.

B2

Don't worry, imagine the worst-case scenario and you'll see it's not so bad.

Para mí, lo peor es la hipocresía.

B2

For me, the worst thing is hypocrisy.

Word Connections

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • lo peor de todo – the worst of all
  • esperar lo peor – to expect the worst
  • ponerse en lo peor – to assume the worst

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "peor" in Spanish:

worse→worst→

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Quick Quiz: peor

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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📚 Etymology▼

`Peor` comes directly from the Latin word `peiorem`, which was the comparative form of `malus` ('bad'). So, from ancient times, it has always meant 'more bad' or 'worse'.

First recorded: Around the 10th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: piorFrench: pireItalian: peggiore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ever say 'más peor'?

No, never. It's considered incorrect in Spanish, just like saying 'more worser' in English. `Peor` on its own means 'worse'.

What's the difference between 'malo' and 'peor'?

`Malo` means 'bad'. `Peor` means 'worse'. You use `malo` to describe one thing ('Este libro es malo') and `peor` to compare it to something else ('Este libro es peor que el otro').

How do I make 'peor' plural?

Easy! Just add '-es' to make `peores`. You use this when the thing you're describing is plural. For example, 'Estos son los peores asientos' (These are the worst seats).