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adverse in Portuguese

adverse in Portuguese is desfavorável, adverso, contrário — adverse means unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.

adverse in Portuguese

desfavorável
adj
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
adverso
adj
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
contrário
adj
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
oposto
adj
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
desfavorável
adj
(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.
adverso
adj
(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.

What does "adverse" mean?

  1. adj Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
    "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients."

adverse in a sentence

  • The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients.
  • Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight for hours.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "adverse" in Portuguese?

"adverse" in Portuguese is desfavorável, adverso, contrário. adverse means: Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.

How do you use "adverse" in a sentence?

Example: "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients." In Portuguese, "adverse" is desfavorável, adverso, contrário.

Are there other ways to say "adverse" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "adverse": desfavorável, adverso, contrário, oposto.

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