falso
fake, false, two-faced
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfal.su/
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Cultural Note
Being called falso/a is one of the harshest character judgments in Portuguese. In cultures that value personal relationships and trust so highly, being two-faced is seen as a fundamental betrayal. 'Falsidade' (falseness) is considered one of the worst personality flaws.
📝 Example Sentences
Ela é falsa, diz uma coisa e faz outra.
She's fake, she says one thing and does another.
Cuidado com pessoas falsas.
Be careful with two-faced people.
O sorriso dele é falso.
His smile is fake.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | falsas |
| masculine_plural | falsos |
| feminine_singular | falsa |
| masculine_singular | falso |