maldiciones
/maldiθjones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "curses" is maldiciones.
maldiciones refers to words spoken to bring bad luck or harm upon someone. In certain contexts, it can also be used to refer to profanities or swear words. A common expression is echar maldiciones, which means to cast curses, using the verb echar (to throw or cast).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is maldición.
How do you pronounce it?
/maldiθjones/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean cultures, using heavy maldiciones or profanities can be a sign of deep trust and intimacy between friends rather than an act of aggression.
- While maldiciones are spoken, Spanish distinguishes them from mal de ojo, a non-verbal curse triggered solely by an envious look.
- The Spanish word maldecir (to curse) is a compound of mal (bad) and decir (to say), literally meaning 'to say bad'. This differs from English, where 'curse' has roots in the Latin word for 'oath'.
Examples in context
- Podemos echar maldiciones a través de una fotografía.We can lift curses by using a photograph.This sentence shows how to use maldiciones in the context of using a photograph.Tatoeba #1333149 by Shishir, translation #573354 by AlanF_US
- No creo en las maldiciones.I don't believe in curses.This sentence expresses a personal belief regarding maldiciones.Tatoeba #4120171 by konrad509, translation #2361109 by CK
- ¿Sabes cómo suprimir maldiciones?Do you know how to lift curses?This sentence asks about the ability to suppress maldiciones.Tatoeba #8667629 by ajje, translation #8667630 by ajje
- ¡Maldito trabajo!Damn job!
- ¡Que te vaya mal en todo!I hope everything goes badly for you!
- ¡Carajo! Me olvidé las llaves.Damn it! I forgot the keys.
- No quiero verte nunca más. ¡Vete a la mierda!I don't want to see you ever again. Go to hell!
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing an old legend about a village.
- MateoDicen que el pueblo tiene maldiciones antiguas.They say the village has ancient curses.
- MaríaNo creo que esas maldiciones sean reales.I don't believe those curses are real.
- MateoPero mucha gente tiene miedo de ellas.But many people are afraid of them.
- MaríaSolo son historias para asustar a los turistas.They are just stories to scare the tourists.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
