Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Polite" in Portuguese: educado/a
educado/a
Polite in Portuguese is educado or educada. It means well-mannered more than school-educated.
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How to pronounce educado/a
Say it
eh-doo-KAH-doo / eh-doo-KAH-dah
/e.du.ˈka.du/, /e.du.ˈka.da/
eh-doo-KAH-doo / eh-doo-KAH-dah
"Polite" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| educado | polite (masc.) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| educada | polite (fem.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| muito educado | very polite Praise. | Praise. |
| seja educado | be polite Parent/teacher prompt. | Parent/teacher prompt. |
How to use educado/a in real life
- 1Kids
O menino foi educado e agradeceu a senhora.
The boy was polite and thanked the lady.
Masculine.
- 2Service
A atendente foi educada mesmo com a fila longa.
The clerk was polite even with the long line.
Feminine.
- 3Reminder
Seja educado no elevador, por favor.
Be polite in the elevator, please.
Seja educado.
Mistakes English speakers make with educado/a
Incorrect: Ela é educado.
Correct: Ela é educada.
Agree gender.
Incorrect: Ele é polite.
Correct: Ele é educado.
Use educado/educada. Note: it mainly means polite here, not ‘has a degree’.
Good to know
In Brazil educado/a usually means polite or well brought-up. For formal schooling people say estudou or tem formação. Por favor and com licença still mark educado speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Praising a child’s manners
ChatPal
Seu filho foi tão educado no restaurante.
Your son was so polite at the restaurant.
You
Obrigada. Ele tenta ser educado sempre.
Thanks. He tries to be polite always.
ChatPal
Notamos. Pediu licença na mesa.
We noticed. He said excuse me at the table.
You
Isso me deixa orgulhosa.
That makes me proud.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Polite" in Portuguese
Masculine / feminine?
Educado / educada.
Does it mean educated?
Usually polite; use other phrases for schooling.
Be polite?
Seja educado / educada.
Rude?
Mal-educado / mal-educada.
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