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 |