maltratado
adjective
1. mistreated, abused
a person or animal that receives bad treatment
Common combinations
- niño maltratado — mistreated child
- animal maltratado — abused animal
- mujer maltratada — abused woman
- El niño llegó maltratado a casa.The child arrived home mistreated.
- No permitas que un animal sea maltratado.Do not let an animal be abused.
- Fue maltratado por su jefe.He was mistreated by his boss.
2. worn, battered, damaged
an object deteriorated through use or neglect
Common combinations
- libro maltratado — worn book
- mueble maltratado — battered piece of furniture
- coche maltratado — battered car
- El libro está maltratado por el uso.The book is worn from use.
- La mesa está muy maltratada.The table is very battered.
- El coche quedó maltratado después del viaje.The car was badly worn after the trip.
Same root