frustrado
frustrated
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/fɾuʃ.ˈtɾa.du/
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Cultural Note
'Frustrado' entered Portuguese from the Latin 'frustrare.' It is widely used in both PT and BR to describe thwarted expectations. The related noun 'frustração' (frustration) is common in therapy and self-help contexts. In colloquial Brazilian Portuguese, 'frustrado/a' can also describe someone who is unfulfilled in life, carrying a slightly judgmental tone.
📝 Example Sentences
Estou frustrado porque nada corre como planeado.
I am frustrated because nothing goes as planned.
Ela sente-se frustrada no trabalho.
She feels frustrated at work.
Não fiques frustrado, tenta outra vez.
Don't get frustrated, try again.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | frustradas |
| masculine_plural | frustrados |
| feminine_singular | frustrada |
| masculine_singular | frustrado |