nounmasculinepl: maltratos
mistreatment, abuse, ill-treatment
1. cruel or abusive treatment of a person or animal
The animal shelter investigated cases of animal maltrato.
O abrigo de animais investigou casos de maltrato animal.
2. disrespectful or offensive behavior toward someone
She suffered maltrato from her colleagues at work.
Ela sofreu maltrato dos seus colegas no trabalho.
3. harsh or rough handling of something
The book showed signs of maltrato from years of use.
O livro mostrava sinais de maltrato pelos anos de uso.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maltrato infantil (child abuse)
maltrato animal (animal cruelty)
denunciar un maltrato (to report abuse)
víctima de maltrato (victim of abuse)
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