How to Say "bloody" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bloody” is “maldito” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Este maldito coche no arranca!
This damn car won't start!
Se me olvidaron las llaves otra vez, ¡qué maldita suerte!
I forgot the keys again, what darn/bad luck!
No encuentro el maldito control remoto por ninguna parte.
I can't find the damn remote control anywhere.
Goes Before the Noun
When you use 'maldito' to show you're annoyed, it almost always goes before the thing you're complaining about. For example, 'el maldito tráfico' (the damn traffic), not 'el tráfico maldito'.
Using it in Formal Situations
Mistake: “Profesor, el maldito proyector no funciona.”
Correction: Using 'maldito' with a teacher or boss is too informal and can sound rude. A better choice is to just state the problem: 'El proyector no funciona' (The projector isn't working).
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