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How to Say ‘A guy so bad’ in Portuguese

Um sujeito tão ruim

💬 Usage Tip: 'Sujeito' can mean 'guy' or 'fellow' in informal speech.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Um

[um]

a

Indefinite article used before nouns.

Example

Um carro vermelho.

A red car.

sujeito

[soo-JAY-toh]

person

An individual human being.

Example

Ele é um sujeito interessante.

He is an interesting person.

tão

[TAH-oo]

so

To such a great extent.

Example

Ela é tão feliz.

She is so happy.

ruim

[roo-EEM]

bad

Of poor quality or low standard.

Example

O tempo está ruim.

The weather is bad.

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