act impolitely

[/ækt ɪmˈpoʊlaɪtli/]

verb phrase

agir com falta de educação

1. to behave in a rude or discourteous manner; to conduct oneself without proper manners or respect

He acted impolitely toward his host by leaving the dinner table without permission.

Ele agiu com falta de educação para com seu anfitrião ao sair da mesa de jantar sem permissão.

2. to display disrespectful or uncivil behavior in social interactions

She acted impolitely by interrupting everyone during the meeting.

Ela agiu de forma mal-educada ao interromper todos durante a reunião.

NYC Slang

act disrespectful / be rude

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

agir com falta de educação / ser mal-educado

commonly used in everyday speech

São Paulo

agir sem educação

direct and straightforward phrasing

Rio de Janeiro

ser desrespeitoso / agir sem respeito

emphasis on disrespect

Portugal

comportar-se com falta de educação / ser mal-educado

formal and traditional phrasing

not show proper respect

lack basic manners

cross the line socially

step on someone's toes

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