Significado
Exclaiming when an unfortunate event occurs.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, people are very direct with this phrase. It is used constantly in daily life. Mexicans often use '¡Qué mala onda!' as a synonym for bad luck or a bad situation. In Argentina, you might hear '¡Qué mala leche!' though it can sometimes mean bad mood. Colombians are very polite and might add 'lo siento' before saying the phrase.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'suerte' is feminine. Use 'mala', not 'malo'.
Don't be rude
Don't use this for serious tragedies. It sounds insensitive.
Significado
Exclaiming when an unfortunate event occurs.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'suerte' is feminine. Use 'mala', not 'malo'.
Don't be rude
Don't use this for serious tragedies. It sounds insensitive.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the phrase.
¡Qué ____ suerte!
Suerte is feminine, so we need the feminine adjective 'mala'.
Which is the correct exclamation?
You lost your keys. What do you say?
This is the standard way to express bad luck.
Complete the dialogue.
A: He perdido mi tren. B: ________!
Losing a train is bad luck.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejercicios¡Qué ____ suerte!
Suerte is feminine, so we need the feminine adjective 'mala'.
You lost your keys. What do you say?
This is the standard way to express bad luck.
A: He perdido mi tren. B: ________!
Losing a train is bad luck.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, if it's a minor issue like a printer jam. It's not offensive.
No, it is informal/neutral.
Because 'suerte' is a feminine noun.
Frases relacionadas
¡Qué mala pata!
synonymWhat bad luck!
¡Qué mala onda!
synonymWhat a bad vibe/luck!
¡Qué lástima!
similarWhat a pity!
¡Qué mala fortuna!
similarWhat bad fortune!
