malícia

[mɐˈlisɪɐ]

nounfemininepl: malícias

malice

1. The intention or desire to cause harm, evil, or injury to another person

He acted with malice toward his enemies.

Ele agiu com malícia contra seus inimigos.

2. Cunning or craftiness; a tendency to suspect evil or to see hidden meanings

She smiled with malice, suggesting she knew something others didn't.

Ela sorriu com malícia, sugerindo que sabia algo que os outros não sabiam.

3. A playful or mischievous quality; harmless teasing or wit

There was a hint of malice in his joke.

Havia um toque de malícia em sua brincadeira.

NYC Slang

shadiness, shade

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

malícia

Standard usage; commonly refers to both harmful intent and playful mischief

Rio de Janeiro

malícia

Often used with stronger emphasis on cunning or shrewd behavior

São Paulo

malícia

Standard usage with emphasis on craftiness or street smarts

Portugal

malícia

More formal usage; primarily denotes harmful intent rather than playfulness

sem malícia - without malice; innocently

com malícia - with malice; maliciously or with a hidden meaning

malícia dá jeito - cunning finds a way

olhar com malícia - to look at someone with suspicion or playfulness

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