The railroad system at the time wasn't very reliable in our country. Actually, it was bad.El sistema ferroviario en aquella época no era muy fiable en nuestro país. En realidad, era malo.
How could you do that to your own brother? - It was bad, I know, but I had no alternative.¿Cómo pudiste hacerle eso a tu propio hermano? - Estuvo mal, lo sé, pero no tenía otra alternativa.
It was bad timing to ask Diana for money right after she'd been fired.Era mal momento para pedirle dinero a Diana justo después de que la hubieran despedido.