How is the word mau translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
bad
adjective
mean

Que não é bom; de fraca qualidade ou desagradável.

Not good; of poor quality or unpleasant.

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  • Esta comida está má e não quero mais. — This food is bad and I don't want any more.

  • O filme foi tão mau que adormeci. — The film was so bad that I fell asleep.

  • Hoje o tempo está mau para ir à praia. — The weather is bad for the beach today.

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