raiva
anger; rage; fury
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʁaj.vɐ/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese, 'ter raiva de' (to have anger toward) is the standard construction, unlike English's 'to be angry at.' 'Raiva' also means 'rabies' in a medical context. Brazilians sometimes soften anger with diminutives: 'raivinha' (a little bit of anger), showing how the language can downplay intense emotions through affectionate suffixes.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele sentiu raiva quando soube da mentira.
He felt anger when he found out about the lie.
Não deixa a raiva controlar-te.
Don't let anger control you.
Tenho raiva de mim mesmo por ter dito aquilo.
I am angry at myself for having said that.