How to Say "ill-advised" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ill-advised” is “desafortunado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
a choice or remark that was not well-thought-out
Examples
El político hizo un comentario desafortunado sobre la economía.
The politician made an inappropriate comment about the economy.
Fue una decisión desafortunada que le costó el trabajo.
It was an ill-advised decision that cost him his job.
Abstract Nouns
When describing abstract ideas like a 'choice' (elección) or 'comment' (comentario), this word acts as a polite way to say someone made a mistake.
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