Portuguese Word: mal
English Meaning: 1. barely, hardly 2. harm, evil (noun) 3. ill 4. bad, evil

Example Sentences:

Esta mochila está tão pesada que mal consigo levantá-la.
This backpack is so heavy, I can hardly lift it.
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Nunca fale mal da família real!
Never speak badly about the royal family!
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Estou tão cansado que mal posso manter os olhos abertos.
I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open.
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Não se preocupe por ter quebrado um copo, não faz mal!
Don't worry about breaking a glass, it's fine!
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