rabugento
grumpy, grouchy, cranky
Advanced Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʁɐ.buˈʒẽ.tu/
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Cultural Note
Rabugento is a distinctly Portuguese word with no direct Spanish cognate. It's often used affectionately about elderly people or children who are in a bad mood. In Brazil, 'ranzinza' or 'mal-humorado' are more common alternatives.
📝 Example Sentences
O meu avô fica rabugento quando está com fome.
My grandfather gets grumpy when he's hungry.
Não sejas rabugento, hoje é dia de festa!
Don't be grouchy, today is a day to celebrate!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | rabugentas |
| masculine_plural | rabugentos |
| feminine_singular | rabugenta |
| masculine_singular | rabugento |