A1 Expression Informel

¡Qué mal!

How bad! / Too bad!

Signification

An exclamation expressing disappointment or disapproval.

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Contexte culturel

In Mexico, '¡Qué mal!' is often replaced by '¡Qué mala onda!' for a more slang-heavy, informal feel. In Spain, 'Qué pena' is very frequently used alongside '¡Qué mal!' to express sympathy.

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Keep it short

Don't overthink it. '¡Qué mal!' is meant to be a quick reaction.

Signification

An exclamation expressing disappointment or disapproval.

💡

Keep it short

Don't overthink it. '¡Qué mal!' is meant to be a quick reaction.

Teste-toi

Choose the correct phrase to react to bad news.

—No pude terminar mi tarea. —________

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : ¡Qué mal!

'¡Qué mal!' is the only one expressing empathy for a negative situation.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Choose the correct phrase to react to bad news. Choose A1

—No pude terminar mi tarea. —________

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : ¡Qué mal!

'¡Qué mal!' is the only one expressing empathy for a negative situation.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Only if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use something more formal.

Expressions liées

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Qué lástima

synonym

What a pity

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Qué pena

synonym

What a shame

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Qué mala suerte

similar

What bad luck

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