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Qué mal

That's bad / How awful / Too bad

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Emotions & Reactions Institutionalized Expression Beginner informal to neutral
Pronunciation:

keh MAL

When to use:

Expressing disapproval, disappointment, or sympathy.

See It in Context

Suspendí el examen. —¡Qué mal!

I failed the exam. —That's bad!

Sympathetic
No funcionó. —Qué mal.

It didn't work. —Too bad.

Disappointed
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