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algo errado

[ˈalgʊ eˈʁadʊ]
noun phrasemasculinepl: algumas coisas erradas
something wrong
1. An unspecified thing or matter that is incorrect, improper, or not functioning as expected
Something is wrong with the car; it won't start.
Algo errado com o carro; ele não quer ligar.
2. A problem or issue that needs to be addressed or corrected
I sense something wrong in this situation.
Sinto que algo errado nesta situação.
3. An ethical or moral failing or wrongdoing
There is something wrong with his behavior.
Há algo errado no comportamento dele.
NYC Slang
something's off
Synonyms
algo de erradoum problemauma falhaum defeitouma dificuldade
Antonyms
algo certoalgo corretotudo bemnada de errado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algo errado
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
algo errado
Common colloquial expression
São Paulo
algo errado
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
algo errado
Standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

algo de errado não está certo
há algo errado no ar
pressentir algo errado
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