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B1 adjective #4,500 सबसे आम 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

maligno

शीर्ष 4,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव maligno 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या maligno in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'maligno' often, as it is a complex word. However, you might see it in simple stories or hear it in very serious situations. Think of it as a very, very strong version of 'mau' (bad). While 'mau' describes a bad dog or a bad day, 'maligno' describes something that is 'evil' or 'very dangerous' like a disease. At this stage, just remember that if a word ends in '-o', it is for masculine things (o espírito maligno), and if it ends in '-a', it is for feminine things (a ideia maligna). It is a 'cognate', which means it looks like the English word 'malignant'. This makes it easier to recognize when you read it in a newspaper or a book, even if you don't use it in your own speaking yet.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you should start recognizing 'maligno' in specific contexts, especially health and stories. If you are watching a movie in Portuguese, the villain might be described as 'maligno'. In a doctor's office, you might hear 'tumor maligno'. The important thing at A2 is to understand the difference between 'maligno' and 'benigno'. 'Benigno' is the opposite—it means something is not dangerous or is kind. You should also practice the plural forms: 'malignos' and 'malignas'. For example, 'Eles têm pensamentos malignos' (They have evil thoughts). You are beginning to see that Portuguese has different words for different levels of 'badness', and 'maligno' is near the top of that scale.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'maligno' correctly in its two main contexts: medical and moral. You should understand that 'maligno' is the technical term for cancerous growths. You should also be able to use it to describe malicious intent in more complex sentences. For example, 'O hacker criou um software maligno para roubar senhas'. At this level, you start to see 'maligno' in news reports about social problems or crimes. You should be careful not to use it for small things; don't call a difficult exam 'maligno', call it 'difícil' or 'terrível'. 'Maligno' implies a desire to destroy or a very serious threat. You are also learning to recognize it as a noun, 'o maligno', often used in religious contexts to mean 'the devil'.

At the B2 level, you can use 'maligno' metaphorically and in abstract discussions. You might talk about the 'influência maligna' of certain ideologies or the 'caráter maligno' of a historical figure. You should be comfortable with the word's placement in the sentence, usually following the noun, and its various forms. At this stage, you should also be able to distinguish 'maligno' from similar words like 'perverso', 'nocivo', and 'maléfico'. You understand that 'maligno' has a clinical precision that 'perverso' lacks, and a spiritual weight that 'nocivo' does not have. Your vocabulary is becoming more nuanced, allowing you to choose 'maligno' when you want to emphasize a destructive, inherent quality in something.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the stylistic and cultural weight of 'maligno'. You can use it in academic or literary analysis to describe themes of evil or the progression of a 'malignant' social trend. You recognize the word's Latin roots and how they influence its formal register. You are aware of the subtle differences in how the word is used in different Lusophone cultures—for instance, its high frequency in Brazilian religious discourse compared to its more strictly medical use in secular European Portuguese contexts. You can use the word to create atmosphere in creative writing, using it to describe not just people, but settings or atmospheres that feel 'malignant' or threatening.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'maligno' is a tool for precise expression. You use it with total control over its connotations, from the cold objectivity of a medical report to the charged rhetoric of a political critique or the evocative depth of a poem. You understand its historical evolution in the Portuguese language and can navigate its use in archaic texts as well as modern technical manuals. You might use it to discuss the 'natureza maligna' of a philosophical concept or the 'desdobramentos malignos' of a complex geopolitical event. Your mastery of the word includes knowing exactly when *not* to use it to avoid cliché, choosing instead more specific terms like 'deletério' or 'insidioso' when the context demands even greater precision.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

maligno 30 सेकंड में

Maligno means malignant or evil, used for cancer or deep wickedness.
It is the direct opposite of 'benigno' (benign or kind).
In technology, it refers to malicious software or 'malware'.
It requires gender agreement: maligno (masc) and maligna (fem).

The Portuguese adjective maligno is a powerful and evocative word that English speakers will find familiar due to its cognate 'malignant'. However, its usage in Portuguese spans a fascinating spectrum from precise medical terminology to deep theological and moral descriptions. At its core, 'maligno' refers to something that is inherently harmful, destructive, or characterized by a desire to cause intense evil. In a clinical setting, it is the standard term used by doctors to describe a cancerous tumor or a particularly virulent disease that spreads rapidly and threatens life. Beyond the hospital walls, the word takes on a darker, more abstract tone. It is used to describe people, intentions, or even supernatural forces that are perceived as being purely evil. When you describe someone's gaze as an olhar maligno, you aren't just saying they look mean; you are suggesting a profound, almost predatory wickedness. This word is not used lightly in casual conversation; calling a minor inconvenience 'maligno' would sound overly dramatic. It is reserved for situations involving serious health threats, profound moral failings, or the truly sinister.

Medical Context: Used to identify cancerous growths (tumores malignos) or highly infectious pathogens. It implies a condition that is progressive and potentially fatal without intervention.

O médico confirmou que o tumor era maligno e exigia cirurgia imediata.

Spiritual/Moral Context: Describes entities or intentions that are fundamentally evil. In religious texts, it often refers to the devil or demonic influences (o espírito maligno).

Historically, the word has roots in the Latin 'malignus', a compound of 'malus' (bad) and 'gignere' (to beget/produce). This etymology perfectly captures the essence of the word: something that produces or generates evil. In Portuguese literature, you will often see it used to describe villains whose motivations are not just selfish, but aimed at the total destruction of the protagonist. It suggests a certain level of intelligence or agency behind the harm being caused. For example, a 'vírus maligno' in a computer context suggests a piece of software designed with the specific, sophisticated intent to destroy data, rather than just a simple glitch. Understanding the weight of 'maligno' helps a learner navigate the emotional intensity of Portuguese narratives and the gravity of medical discussions.

Havia algo de maligno naquele plano arquitetado em segredo.

Abstract Influence: Refers to ideologies or social movements that are seen as corrupting or destructive to the fabric of society.

As fofocas espalharam um boato maligno sobre a reputação da diretora.

Muitos acreditavam que a floresta era habitada por seres malignos.

Using maligno correctly requires attention to gender and number agreement, as it is an adjective. It changes to maligna for feminine nouns and malignos/malignas for plurals. Because it is a high-intensity word, its placement in a sentence often emphasizes the gravity of the noun it modifies. In medical Portuguese, it almost always follows the noun: 'tumor maligno', 'neoplasia maligna'. Placing it before the noun, such as 'maligno tumor', would sound archaic or highly poetic, which is generally avoided in technical speech. However, in literary or religious contexts, you might find more flexibility for stylistic emphasis. For instance, 'o maligno espírito' emphasizes the inherent quality of the spirit before identifying what it is. For learners, the safest path is to place it after the noun in 95% of situations.

Agreement Rules: Masculine Singular: o plano maligno; Feminine Singular: a intenção maligna; Masculine Plural: os pensamentos malignos; Feminine Plural: as influências malignas.

Ela percebeu uma expressão maligna no rosto do estranho.

In everyday professional life, you might encounter this word when discussing cybersecurity. A 'software maligno' or 'código maligno' is the standard translation for 'malware'. Here, the word loses its supernatural connotations and becomes a technical descriptor for malicious intent in programming. If you are working in IT in a Portuguese-speaking country, you will see this term in security reports and system alerts. It is important to distinguish this from 'defeituoso' (defective). A defective code is a mistake; a 'código maligno' is a deliberate weapon. Similarly, in social dynamics, a 'comportamento maligno' refers to actions intended to sabotage or destroy others' well-being, often seen in discussions about workplace toxicity or psychological manipulation.

O sistema de segurança detectou um script maligno tentando acessar o banco de dados.

Common Noun Pairings: Tumor, cancro, vírus, espírito, ser, plano, olhar, riso, influência, fofoca.

Aqueles risos malignos ecoavam pelo corredor escuro do castelo.

O uso maligno da inteligência artificial preocupa os especialistas em ética.

You are most likely to hear maligno in four specific environments: the doctor's office, the cinema, religious settings, and news broadcasts. In a medical setting, hearing 'maligno' is life-altering. Doctors use it with gravity to distinguish between 'benigno' (benign/harmless) and 'maligno' (malignant/dangerous). It is a word that demands immediate attention and usually precedes a discussion about oncology or intensive treatment. In the world of entertainment, especially in dubbed fantasy or horror movies, 'o maligno' is often used as a noun to refer to 'The Evil One' or a demonic antagonist. Villains in Portuguese-dubbed cartoons might be described as having 'planos malignos' (evil plans), which helps set a tone of high stakes and moral clarity. This usage reinforces the word's association with a lack of empathy and a drive for destruction.

News and Media: Journalists use 'maligno' to describe particularly cruel crimes or the spread of harmful ideologies. For example: 'A influência maligna das redes sociais na saúde mental dos jovens'.

O noticiário alertou sobre um novo vírus maligno que sequestra dados bancários.

In religious contexts, particularly in Brazil where Neo-Pentecostal and Catholic traditions are prominent, 'maligno' is a frequent term in sermons and prayers. It is used to describe the devil or any spiritual force believed to cause misfortune, illness, or sin. Phrases like 'afastar o espírito maligno' (drive away the evil spirit) are common in these settings. Furthermore, in literature and high-level journalism, you might see the word used metaphorically to describe a 'tumor maligno na sociedade' (a malignant tumor in society), referring to corruption, systemic racism, or other deep-seated social ills that spread and destroy from within. This metaphorical use highlights the word's versatility in expressing something that is not just 'bad', but fundamentally corrosive to a larger structure or organism.

Legal and Ethical Debates: In discussions about ethics, 'intenção maligna' (malicious intent) is used to differentiate between accidental harm and deliberate attempts to cause suffering.

O padre orou para que todos fossem protegidos das ciladas do maligno.

A corrupção é vista por muitos como um câncer maligno no governo.

The most common mistake for English speakers is overusing maligno in situations where a milder word would suffice. Because 'malignant' is quite specific in English, learners often assume 'maligno' is equally restricted, but then they hear it used for 'evil' and start applying it to everything 'bad'. For example, if you have a mean neighbor, calling them 'vizinho maligno' sounds like they are a villain from a Marvel movie. Instead, use maldoso (mean/malicious) or antipático (unpleasant). 'Maligno' implies a level of existential threat or deep-seated corruption that is usually too intense for daily interpersonal annoyances. Another error is confusing 'maligno' with 'malvado'. While both mean 'evil', 'malvado' is the word you'd use for a fairy-tale witch or a naughty child (in a playful sense), whereas 'maligno' is clinical or theological.

Maligno vs. Malvado: Use 'malvado' for 'wicked' in a narrative or character sense. Use 'maligno' for 'malignant' in a medical sense or 'inherently evil' in a spiritual sense.

Errado: Esse café está com um gosto maligno. (Correct: gosto horrível/ruim).

Grammatically, learners often forget the feminine form maligna. Since many medical terms like 'célula' (cell) or 'doença' (disease) are feminine, forgetting to change the ending is a frequent slip-up. Saying 'um célula maligno' is a double error (wrong article and wrong adjective ending). Always check the gender of the noun. Furthermore, avoid using 'maligno' as an adverb. While in English you might say someone 'malignantly' influenced a group, in Portuguese you would use a phrase like 'de forma maligna' or 'malignamente', though the latter is quite rare and formal. Stick to the adjective form for clarity and natural flow. Finally, be careful with the word 'benigno' (benign), its opposite. Just as 'maligno' is serious, 'benigno' is a specific relief in medical contexts, but using it to describe a 'nice person' can sound slightly odd or overly formal compared to 'bondoso' or 'gentil'.

Gender Pitfalls: Remember: A doença é maligna. O tumor é maligno. The adjective must match the noun it describes, not the person being spoken to.

Cuidado para não confundir maligno com 'maldoso'; o primeiro é muito mais forte.

Depending on the context, you might want to swap maligno for a word that more precisely fits the nuance you are aiming for. If you are talking about something that is harmful to health but not necessarily cancerous, nocivo (harmful/noxious) is a great choice. For example, 'fumar é nocivo à saúde'. If you want to describe a person who enjoys being mean or causing small-scale trouble, maldoso is the standard term. It suggests a 'mean-spirited' nature without the 'pure evil' weight of 'maligno'. In more formal or literary writing, pernicioso (pernicious) is used to describe something that has a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way, like 'uma influência perniciosa'. This is often used for bad habits or corrupting ideas.

Maligno vs. Nocivo: Maligno = Cancerous or inherently evil. Nocivo = Generally harmful or toxic (like chemicals or habits).

O uso excessivo de agrotóxicos é nocivo ao meio ambiente.

Another interesting alternative is maléfico. While very similar to 'maligno', 'maléfico' often carries a connotation of 'doing harm' rather than just 'being evil'. It is frequently used in the context of magic or curses (e.g., 'um feitiço maléfico'). If you are describing a villain in a story, perverso (perverse/wicked) is a strong choice that implies a deliberate turning away from what is right or a twisted pleasure in cruelty. For technical contexts involving software, you might also hear malicioso (malicious), as in 'software malicioso'. This is a direct translation of 'malicious software' and is often interchangeable with 'software maligno' in tech circles, though 'malicioso' can also describe a person's playful but slightly mean intent in social situations, whereas 'maligno' never has a playful side.

Register Comparison: Maligno (Medical/Theological/Formal) > Perverso (Moral/Literary) > Maldoso (Common/Interpersonal) > Mau (Basic/General).

O vilão tinha um prazer perverso em ver o herói sofrer.

A fumaça das fábricas é perniciosa para os pulmões dos moradores.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word 'benigno' follows the exact same pattern, but with 'bonus' (good), meaning 'well-born' or 'producing good'.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /mɐˈli.ɡnu/

US /maˈli.ɡno/

The stress is on the second syllable: ma-LIG-no.

तुकबंदी

Digno Benigno Indigno Signo Condigno Fidedigno Insigno Pícnico

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the 'g' as a 'j' sound (it must be hard).
Stress on the first syllable.
Forgetting to change the ending for feminine nouns.
Pronouncing it like the English 'malign' (ignoring the 'g').
Mixing up the 'i' sound with an 'e' sound.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Easy to recognize as a cognate, but requires context to understand the nuance.

लिखना 4/5

Must remember gender agreement (maligno/maligna) which is often tricky for learners.

बोलना 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward but requires correct stress on the second syllable.

श्रवण 3/5

Common in news and movies, usually clearly articulated.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

Mau Bom Doença Saúde Pessoa

आगे सीखें

Benigno Nocivo Perverso Infeccioso Morbidade

उन्नत

Oncologia Metafísica Ontologia Patogenicidade Perniciosidade

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective Agreement

O tumor (masc) é maligno. A doença (fem) é maligna.

Adjective Placement

Usually follows the noun: 'Tumor maligno', not 'Maligno tumor'.

Substantivization

Using 'o maligno' to turn the adjective into a noun meaning 'the evil one'.

Comparison of Adjectives

Este plano é mais maligno do que o anterior.

Adverb Formation

Adding -mente: 'Malignamente', though 'de forma maligna' is more common.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

O monstro da história é maligno.

The monster in the story is evil.

Adjective 'maligno' matches masculine 'monstro'.

Ele tem um olhar maligno.

He has an evil look.

Describes the noun 'olhar' (look/gaze).

A bruxa é maligna.

The witch is evil.

Feminine form 'maligna' matches 'bruxa'.

Não seja maligno com seus amigos.

Don't be evil/mean to your friends.

Used as a predicate adjective after 'ser'.

O plano dele era maligno.

His plan was evil.

Matches the masculine noun 'plano'.

Existem seres malignos nos filmes.

There are evil beings in movies.

Plural masculine form 'malignos'.

A ideia não era maligna.

The idea was not evil.

Negative sentence with feminine adjective.

Aquele gato tem um riso maligno.

That cat has an evil laugh.

Describes 'riso' (laugh).

O médico disse que o tumor não é maligno.

The doctor said the tumor is not malignant.

Medical context, opposite of benigno.

Eles lutaram contra um espírito maligno.

They fought against an evil spirit.

Common pairing: espírito + maligno.

A rainha maligna queria o trono.

The evil queen wanted the throne.

Attributive adjective before the noun for emphasis.

Cuidado com esse software maligno no computador.

Be careful with that malicious software on the computer.

Tech context, meaning malware.

As intenções dela eram malignas.

Her intentions were evil.

Feminine plural agreement.

O vírus maligno espalhou-se rápido.

The infectious virus spread fast.

Refers to high infectivity/danger.

Não acredite em boatos malignos.

Don't believe in malicious rumors.

Describes 'boatos' (rumors).

O vilão soltou uma gargalhada maligna.

The villain let out an evil laugh.

Gargalhada (laugh/guffaw) is feminine.

A biópsia revelou que era um cancro maligno.

The biopsy revealed it was a malignant cancer.

Standard medical terminology.

O ditador exercia uma influência maligna sobre o povo.

The dictator exerted a malignant influence over the people.

Metaphorical use for social/political power.

É necessário proteger as crianças de conteúdos malignos na internet.

It is necessary to protect children from harmful content on the internet.

Refers to morally or psychologically harmful material.

O personagem principal foi tentado pelo maligno.

The main character was tempted by the evil one.

Used as a noun (O Maligno = The Devil).

Senti uma presença maligna naquele casarão abandonado.

I felt an evil presence in that abandoned mansion.

Describes an abstract feeling/presence.

O uso maligno da tecnologia pode destruir a privacidade.

The malicious use of technology can destroy privacy.

Refers to intent behind an action.

As células malignas multiplicam-se sem controle.

Malignant cells multiply without control.

Scientific description of cancer.

Ele foi acusado de espalhar propaganda maligna.

He was accused of spreading malicious propaganda.

Refers to deceptive and harmful information.

A corrupção age como um tumor maligno nas instituições públicas.

Corruption acts like a malignant tumor in public institutions.

Complex metaphor comparing social issues to disease.

O autor descreve a natureza maligna do poder absoluto.

The author describes the malignant nature of absolute power.

Abstract philosophical usage.

Aquelas palavras tiveram um efeito maligno na sua autoestima.

Those words had a malignant effect on her self-esteem.

Psychological impact description.

O sistema detectou um ataque maligno vindo de um IP estrangeiro.

The system detected a malicious attack coming from a foreign IP.

Cybersecurity terminology.

Muitas lendas falam de deuses malignos que exigiam sacrifícios.

Many legends speak of evil gods who demanded sacrifices.

Mythological context.

A inveja é um sentimento maligno que corrói quem a sente.

Envy is a malignant feeling that corrodes the one who feels it.

Moralizing description of emotions.

O plano maligno foi desmascarado antes de ser executado.

The evil plan was unmasked before being executed.

Passive voice construction.

A radiação causou mutações malignas na fauna local.

The radiation caused malignant mutations in the local fauna.

Environmental/Biological context.

A retórica do candidato continha um subtexto maligno e divisivo.

The candidate's rhetoric contained a malignant and divisive subtext.

Analysis of political discourse.

O diagnóstico de um melanoma maligno exige tratamento agressivo.

The diagnosis of a malignant melanoma requires aggressive treatment.

Specific medical terminology (melanoma).

A obra explora a dualidade entre o sagrado e o maligno.

The work explores the duality between the sacred and the evil.

Literary/Artistic analysis.

O regime totalitário criou uma rede maligna de espionagem.

The totalitarian regime created a malignant network of espionage.

Description of systemic control.

A fofoca, embora pareça inofensiva, pode ter consequências malignas.

Gossip, although it seems harmless, can have malignant consequences.

Nuanced social observation.

A inteligência dele era usada para fins malignos e egoístas.

His intelligence was used for evil and selfish purposes.

Evaluation of character and intent.

O solo foi contaminado por resíduos malignos da indústria química.

The soil was contaminated by malignant residues from the chemical industry.

Ecological disaster description.

Havia uma aura maligna que pairava sobre a cidade durante a peste.

There was a malignant aura that hung over the city during the plague.

Historical/Atmospheric description.

A patogenicidade do vírus revelou-se extraordinariamente maligna.

The pathogenicity of the virus proved to be extraordinarily malignant.

High-level scientific/technical register.

Machado de Assis frequentemente disseca a semente maligna do egoísmo humano.

Machado de Assis frequently dissects the malignant seed of human selfishness.

Literary criticism involving a famous author.

O niilismo pode, em certas circunstâncias, tornar-se uma força maligna.

Nihilism can, in certain circumstances, become a malignant force.

Philosophical discourse.

A arquitetura do sistema permitia a infiltração de agentes malignos sem detecção.

The system's architecture allowed the infiltration of malignant agents without detection.

Advanced IT security analysis.

A simbiose entre o crime organizado e o estado gerou um sistema maligno.

The symbiosis between organized crime and the state generated a malignant system.

Sociopolitical structural analysis.

O escrutínio público revelou a face maligna daquela corporação multinacional.

Public scrutiny revealed the malignant face of that multinational corporation.

Corporate ethics and accountability.

A proliferação de notícias falsas é um fenômeno maligno da era digital.

The proliferation of fake news is a malignant phenomenon of the digital age.

Contemporary social commentary.

Sua genialidade era obscurecida por uma perversidade maligna e gratuita.

His genius was obscured by a malignant and gratuitous perversity.

Complex character study.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

Tumor maligno

Espírito maligno

Software maligno

Olhar maligno

Influência maligna

Plano maligno

Células malignas

Intenção maligna

Riso maligno

Vírus maligno

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Livre-nos do maligno

— Deliver us from evil. A common religious plea from the Lord's Prayer.

Na oração, pedimos para que Deus nos livre do maligno.

Natureza maligna

— Inherent evil nature. Refers to the fundamental character of a person or thing.

A natureza maligna do crime chocou a cidade.

Poder maligno

— Evil power. Often used in fantasy or describing oppressive regimes.

O anel possuía um poder maligno irresistível.

Ação maligna

— Evil action. Refers to a specific act intended to cause harm.

A ação maligna dos vândalos destruiu o monumento.

Presença maligna

— Evil presence. Used in horror or to describe a heavy, bad atmosphere.

Senti uma presença maligna no quarto escuro.

Caráter maligno

— Evil character. Refers to a person's moral makeup.

Seu caráter maligno era escondido por um sorriso falso.

Força maligna

— Malignant force. Can be physical (like a storm) or abstract.

Uma força maligna parecia controlar o destino da família.

Efeito maligno

— Malignant effect. The harmful result of an action or substance.

O efeito maligno da droga foi devastador.

Pensamento maligno

— Evil thought. A internal desire to do harm.

Ele tentou afastar aquele pensamento maligno da mente.

Propósito maligno

— Evil purpose. The goal behind a harmful action.

A empresa tinha um propósito maligno ao esconder os dados.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

maligno vs Malvado

Malvado is for 'wicked' characters in stories; Maligno is for 'malignant' diseases or 'pure' evil.

maligno vs Maldoso

Maldoso means 'mean' or 'spiteful'; Maligno is much more dangerous and destructive.

maligno vs Benigno

Learners sometimes swap these. Benigno is good/harmless; Maligno is bad/dangerous.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"O Maligno"

— A common nickname for the Devil in Portuguese-speaking cultures.

Dizem que ele fez um pacto com o Maligno.

Religious/Informal

"Câncer maligno da sociedade"

— Used to describe corruption or deep social problems that destroy from within.

A impunidade é o câncer maligno da nossa sociedade.

Journalistic/Formal

"Ter um que de maligno"

— To have a hint or a touch of evil/malice in one's personality.

Aquele sorriso dele tem um quê de maligno.

Colloquial

"Semear o maligno"

— To spread evil or cause trouble/discord intentionally.

Ele vive para semear o maligno entre os colegas.

Literary

"Olho maligno"

— Similar to 'evil eye', though 'mau-olhado' is more common for the superstition.

Ela acredita que foi atingida por um olho maligno.

Superstitious

"Maligno por natureza"

— Born evil; evil by nature.

Alguns acreditam que certas pessoas são malignas por natureza.

Philosophical

"Combater o maligno"

— To fight against evil (often used in moral or religious contexts).

É nosso dever combater o maligno em todas as suas formas.

Formal

"Influência maligna"

— A corrupting force that changes someone for the worse.

As más companhias foram uma influência maligna para o jovem.

Neutral

"Plano malignamente orquestrado"

— A plan that was evil and very well planned.

Foi um plano malignamente orquestrado para derrubar o governo.

Formal

"Sombra maligna"

— A metaphor for a threatening or evil presence following someone.

Uma sombra maligna parecia perseguir a linhagem daquela família.

Literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

maligno vs Maléfico

They both mean 'evil'.

Maléfico is usually about the 'effect' (doing harm), while Maligno is about the 'nature' (being evil/cancerous).

Um feitiço maléfico vs. Um tumor maligno.

maligno vs Nocivo

Both involve harm.

Nocivo is for things that are toxic or harmful by their properties (like smoke), while Maligno implies a progressive or intentional evil.

Gás nocivo vs. Plano maligno.

maligno vs Perverso

Both describe bad people.

Perverso implies a twisted pleasure in doing wrong; Maligno implies a destructive essence.

Um prazer perverso vs. Uma influência maligna.

maligno vs Ruim

Basic word for bad.

Ruim is for low quality or common badness; Maligno is for life-threatening or profound evil.

Comida ruim vs. Célula maligna.

maligno vs Sinistro

Both sound dark.

Sinistro is about how something 'looks' or 'feels' (creepy/ominous); Maligno is what it 'is' (cancerous/evil).

Um beco sinistro vs. Um espírito maligno.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

O [Noun] é maligno.

O monstro é maligno.

Cuidado com o [Noun] maligno.

Cuidado com o software maligno.

O médico disse que o [Noun] é maligno.

O médico disse que o tumor é maligno.

A [Noun] exerceu uma influência maligna.

A propaganda exerceu uma influência maligna.

Trata-se de uma [Noun] maligna com alto risco.

Trata-se de uma patologia maligna com alto risco.

A semente maligna de [Abstract Noun] foi plantada.

A semente maligna da discórdia foi plantada.

Ele agiu com intenção maligna.

Ele agiu com intenção maligna ao mentir.

O sistema foi alvo de um ataque maligno.

O sistema foi alvo de um ataque maligno ontem.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

Malignidade (malignancy/wickedness)

Maligno (the evil one)

क्रिया

Malignar (to become malignant or to speak ill of)

विशेषण

Maligno

Maligna

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in specialized fields (Health, Tech, Religion) and news, rare in casual daily chat.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

O tumor é maligna. → O tumor é maligno.
Tumor is a masculine noun, so the adjective must also be masculine.
Ele é um homem maligno porque não me deu um doce. → Ele é um homem mau/maldoso.
'Maligno' is too strong for someone who is just being slightly mean or stingy.
Eu li um maligno livro. → Eu li um livro maligno.
In Portuguese, adjectives usually come after the noun, especially strong ones like 'maligno'.
O software é malino. → O software é maligno.
Learners often forget to pronounce the 'g', which is essential to the word.
A influência é maligno. → A influência é maligna.
Influência is a feminine noun, so it requires 'maligna'.

सुझाव

Agreement is Key

Always check if the noun is feminine (ending in -a) or masculine (ending in -o) to match 'maligno' or 'maligna' correctly.

Medical Sensitivity

Be careful using this word in a hospital. It is a very serious diagnosis that carries a lot of emotional weight for patients.

Beyond 'Mau'

Use 'maligno' when 'mau' (bad) isn't strong enough. It's for things that are destructive or fundamentally evil.

IT Terminology

In technical writing, 'código maligno' is the professional way to refer to malicious scripts or viruses.

Character Building

Use 'maligno' to describe a character's nature if they are the ultimate antagonist in your story.

Hard G

Practice the 'g' sound. It's 'ma-LIG-no', not 'ma-LI-no'. The 'g' is essential for being understood.

The Benigno Rule

If you are unsure if 'maligno' fits, check if its opposite 'benigno' would fit. If yes, you are likely using it correctly.

Avoid Overuse

Don't use 'maligno' for people you simply don't like. It's too extreme and can sound a bit silly in casual conversation.

Religious Nuance

In churches, 'o maligno' is a very common way to refer to Satan without saying his name.

Cognate Advantage

Use your knowledge of the English word 'malignant' to remember the medical meaning of 'maligno' instantly.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Maligno' as 'Mal' (Evil) + 'Igno' (Ignore). If something is maligno, it's evil and you shouldn't ignore it because it's dangerous!

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a dark, jagged shadow creeping over a healthy green leaf. The shadow represents the 'maligno' force destroying the life.

Word Web

Cancer Evil Devil Tumor Malware Wicked Harmful Dangerous

चैलेंज

Try to write three sentences: one about a movie villain, one about a computer virus, and one about a medical report using 'maligno' or 'maligna'.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'malignus', which literally means 'ill-born' or 'producing evil'. It is a combination of 'malus' (bad) and the root of 'gignere' (to beget/produce).

मूल अर्थ: Born to do evil; wicked; malicious.

Romance (Latin-based).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be extremely careful when using this word around people who are ill, as it is directly associated with cancer.

English speakers might find 'maligno' more common in Portuguese than 'malignant' is in daily English, especially in religious or moral discussions.

The movie 'Malignant' (2021) is translated as 'Maligno' in Brazil and Portugal. The Bible in Portuguese uses 'o maligno' to refer to Satan. Literary works by Eça de Queirós often use the word to describe corrupt social influences.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Hospital/Doctor

É maligno ou benigno?
Tumor maligno
Células malignas
Diagnóstico maligno

Religion/Spirituality

O espírito maligno
Livrai-nos do maligno
Forças malignas
Ataque do maligno

Technology/IT

Software maligno
Código maligno
Ataque maligno
Script maligno

Literature/Fiction

Vilão maligno
Plano maligno
Riso maligno
Olhar maligno

Politics/Society

Influência maligna
Efeito maligno
Ideologia maligna
Propaganda maligna

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Você acha que os vilões de hoje são mais malignos que os de antigamente?"

"Como você reagiria se recebesse um diagnóstico de algo maligno?"

"Você acredita que existe uma força maligna no mundo ou apenas pessoas más?"

"Qual é o filme com o espírito maligno mais assustador que você já viu?"

"Como podemos proteger os computadores de software maligno de forma eficiente?"

डायरी विषय

Descreva um personagem de um livro que você considera verdadeiramente maligno.

Escreva sobre uma situação em que uma pequena mentira teve um efeito maligno.

Reflita sobre a diferença entre ser 'mau' e ser 'maligno' na sua opinião.

Como a sociedade deve lidar com influências malignas nas redes sociais?

Imagine um mundo sem nada maligno. Como seria a vida e a saúde das pessoas?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is better to use 'maldoso' or 'antipático'. Using 'maligno' for a mean person makes them sound like an epic villain or someone with a dangerous disease. It's too strong for everyday use.

No, but it is the primary medical term for it. In other contexts, it refers to malicious software, evil spirits, or destructive social influences. Always check the context.

The feminine is 'maligna'. For example: 'uma intenção maligna' or 'uma célula maligna'. It must agree with the noun.

You can say 'malware', but the most common formal translation is 'software maligno' or 'código maligno'.

It's common in news, hospitals, and movies, but you won't hear it much in a casual chat about what to eat for lunch or how your day was.

Yes, they are cognates and share the same primary meanings in medical and formal contexts.

In a religious context, 'o maligno' specifically means the Devil. In a movie, you would usually say 'o vilão'.

Not usually. For bad weather, we use 'mau tempo' or 'tempo severo'. 'Maligno' implies a level of intent or biological danger not found in weather.

The direct opposite is 'benigno', which means harmless (medical) or kind (moral).

It's a hard 'g' like in the English word 'get' or 'go'. Do not pronounce it like a 'j' or 'h'.

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