mantenerse mal
Stay bad.
The Spanish phrase 'mantenerse mal' can be translated into English as 'stay bad'. It is typically used to describe someone who persists in a poor or negative behavior pattern. However, like many phrases, its exact meaning can vary based on context.
Example sentences using: mantenerse mal
A pesar de mantenerse mal, Juan siempre tiene una actitud positiva.
Despite feeling bad, Juan always has a positive attitude.
In this sentence, 'mantenerse mal' describes the continuous state of feeling bad for Juan. However, he maintains a positive attitude regardless of his condition.
Para mantenerse mal, uno debe descuidar su salud.
To feel bad, one must neglect their health.
This sentence uses 'mantenerse mal' in terms of neglecting health, indicating continuous behavior resulting in a bad physical or mental state.
Es difícil mantenerse mal cuando estás rodeado de personas que te aman.
It's hard to feel bad when you're surrounded by people who love you.
In this example, 'mantenerse mal' is used to express the difficulty of staying in a bad emotional state when one is surrounded by supportive and loving individuals.