safado

naughty, rascal, cheeky (mildly vulgar)

Advanced Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation

/sɐˈfa.du/

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Cultural Note

Safado is more commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese and can range from playfully naughty to genuinely offensive depending on context and tone. Among close friends, calling someone 'safado/a' can be affectionate teasing. With strangers, it's an insult.

📝 Example Sentences

Seu safado, devolvem o que me roubaste!

You rascal, give back what you stole from me!

Ele fez um comentário safado e ela corou.

He made a naughty comment and she blushed.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine_plural safadas
masculine_plural safados
feminine_singular safada
masculine_singular safado

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