bad in Portuguese
bad in Portuguese is mau, malvado, ruim — bad means of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
bad in Portuguese
mau
malvado
ruim
desagradável
enguiçado
estragado
mau
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
ruim
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
malvado
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
desagradável
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
enguiçado
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
errado
(Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
mau
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
malvado
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
ruim
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
desagradável
(chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
What does "bad" mean?
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adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
"The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad."
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adj Morally wrong or wicked.
"The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities."
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adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
"Throw out the milk — it's gone bad."
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adj Severe or serious in degree.
"She has a bad headache today."
bad in a sentence
- The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad.
- It was a bad day from start to finish.
- The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities.
- Throw out the milk — it's gone bad.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bad" in Portuguese?
"bad" in Portuguese is mau, malvado, ruim. bad means: Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
How do you use "bad" in a sentence?
Example: "The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad." In Portuguese, "bad" is mau, malvado, ruim.
Are there other ways to say "bad" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "bad": mau, malvado, ruim, desagradável, enguiçado, estragado.
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