mal-educado
rude, ill-mannered, impolite
Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˌmal.e.duˈka.du/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese culture, being 'bem-educado' (well-mannered) is extremely important. Calling someone mal-educado is a serious criticism that reflects not just on the person but on their upbringing and family.
📝 Example Sentences
Que rapaz mal-educado! Nem disse obrigado.
What a rude boy! He didn't even say thank you.
É mal-educado falar de boca cheia.
It's rude to talk with your mouth full.
Não quero que os meus filhos sejam mal-educados.
I don't want my children to be ill-mannered.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | mal-educadas |
| masculine_plural | mal-educados |
| feminine_singular | mal-educada |
| masculine_singular | mal-educado |