Where does “malamente” come from?
malamente (Spanish) comes from Spanish mala, from French malle, from Middle French malle, from Old French male, from Medieval Latin mala, from Proto-Italic smakslā, from Proto-Indo-European smēk-, from Proto-Indo-European smē- — to rub; smear.
malamente (Spanish): badly, poorly; barely; hardly
Definitions
- badly, poorly; barely; hardly
Ancestry of “malamente”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | mala | feminine singular of malo; suitcase; mailbag |
| 2 | French | malle | large suitcase; trunk |
| 3 | Middle French | malle | — |
| 4 | Old French | male | pack, bag |
| 5 | Medieval Latin | mala | cheekbone, jaw; cheek; bundle, bag |
| 6 | Proto-Italic | smakslā | — |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | smēk- | beard; chin |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | smē- | to rub; smear |