Spanish Idiom · Intermediate
mala hostia
bad mood
Pronunciation: /ˌmala ˈostja/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "bad mood".
Example
Coge el billete con cara de mala hostia y, al dejar las vueltas, da un golpe en la mesa.
He gets the ticket with a wrathful face and, without giving the change, hits the table.
Practice tips
- Practice mala hostia out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish idiom is for intermediate-level learners.