Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Angry" in Portuguese: bravo/a
bravo/a
Note: also: irritado/a; PT-PT: zangado/a
Angry in Portuguese is bravo for masculine and brava for feminine. Irritado/irritada is a clear alternative. In European Portuguese, zangado/zangada is the everyday angry; Brazilians understand it but use bravo more.
After a delay
Ele ficou bravo com o atraso do ônibus.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce bravo/a
Say it
BRAH-voo / BRAH-vah
/ˈbɾa.vu/, /ˈbɾa.va/
BRAH-voo / BRAH-vah. Irritado is ee-hee-TAH-doo.
"Angry" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bravo / brava | angry Common Brazilian adjective for angry. | Common Brazilian adjective for angry. |
| irritado / irritada | irritated, annoyed Clear and slightly softer. | Clear and slightly softer. |
| zangado / zangada | angry (Portugal) PT-PT everyday angry; understood in Brazil. | PT-PT everyday angry; understood in Brazil. |
| ficar bravo | to get angry Change-of-state phrase. | Change-of-state phrase. |
How to use bravo/a in real life
- 1After a delay
Ele ficou bravo com o atraso do ônibus.
He got angry about the bus delay.
Ficar bravo marks getting angry.
- 2Checking tone
Não fica brava comigo, foi sem querer.
Don't be angry with me, it was an accident.
Brava agrees with a feminine listener.
- 3Work message
Estou bravo, mas posso conversar amanhã.
I'm angry, but I can talk tomorrow.
Estou bravo names the feeling without a long story.
Mistakes English speakers make with bravo/a
Incorrect: Eu estou bravo (feminine speaker about herself).
Correct: Eu estou brava.
Agree with gender: bravo or brava.
Incorrect: Eu sou bravo agora (temporary anger).
Correct: Eu estou bravo agora.
Temporary anger takes estar. Ser bravo can mean a temperament.
Good to know
Brazilian anger talk often softens quickly: people name the feeling, then repair with desculpa. Bravo can also praise a child (well done!) in some contexts, so tone and situation matter. In Portugal, expect zangado more than bravo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Smoothing over a missed call
ChatPal
Você está bravo porque eu não atendi?
Are you angry because I didn't pick up?
You
Estava um pouco bravo, mas já passou.
I was a little angry, but it passed.
ChatPal
Desculpa. Não quero te deixar bravo de novo.
Sorry. I don't want to make you angry again.
You
Tudo certo. Na próxima eu mando mensagem.
All good. Next time I'll text.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Angry" in Portuguese
Bravo or irritado?
Both work. Bravo is everyday angry; irritado can sound a bit more precise or milder.
What do people say in Portugal?
Zangado/zangada is the usual PT-PT word for angry.
How do I say don't be angry?
Não fica bravo/brava or Não fique bravo/brava.
Can bravo mean brave?
In some fixed phrases yes, but for mood in Brazil it usually means angry. Context tells you.
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