Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Boring" in Portuguese: chato/a
chato/a
Note: also: entediante
Boring in Portuguese is chato for masculine and chata for feminine. Chato also means annoying, so tone matters. Entediante is a clearer boring-only option.
Movie review
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How to pronounce chato/a
Say it
SHAH-too / SHAH-tah
/ˈʃa.tu/, /ˈʃa.ta/
SHAH-too / SHAH-tah
"Boring" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| chato / chata | boring / annoying Everyday; context decides. | Everyday; context decides. |
| entediante | boring, tedious Clearer for dull content. | Clearer for dull content. |
| que chato! | how annoying / what a drag! Reaction. | Reaction. |
| sem graça | dull, not fun Soft alternative. | Soft alternative. |
How to use chato/a in real life
- 1Movie review
O filme foi chato do começo ao fim.
The movie was boring from start to finish.
Filme → chato.
- 2Class complaint
A aula ficou chata sem exemplos reais.
The class got boring without real examples.
Aula → chata.
- 3Plans
Ficar em casa o dia todo é chato.
Staying home all day is boring.
Infinitive phrase takes chato.
Mistakes English speakers make with chato/a
Incorrect: A reunião foi chato.
Correct: A reunião foi chata.
Feminine noun → chata.
Incorrect: Foi muito boring.
Correct: Foi muito chato/a.
Use chato/a or entediante.
Good to know
Que chato! often means what a drag/annoying, not only boring. For a dull book, entediante or sem graça can sound fairer than calling a person chato.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing what to watch
ChatPal
Aquele documentário não foi chato para você?
Wasn't that documentary boring for you?
You
Foi um pouco chato, sim.
It was a bit boring, yes.
ChatPal
Então vamos de comédia. Nada chato.
Then let's do comedy. Nothing boring.
You
Perfeito. Chato chega por hoje.
Perfect. Enough boring for today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boring" in Portuguese
Boring?
Chato / chata.
Also annoying?
Yes—chato covers both.
Clearer dull?
Entediante.
What a drag!
Que chato!
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