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altered

[ˈɔːltərd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
alterado
1. changed or modified in form or substance
The altered document was no longer valid.
O documento alterado não era mais válido.
2. past tense of alter; to make a change to something
She altered her dress to fit properly.
Ela alterou seu vestido para ficar bem.
3. emotionally or mentally affected, especially in a disturbed way
He seemed altered by the news.
Ele parecia alterado pelas notícias.
4. castrated or spayed (of animals)
The altered cat was healthier.
O gato castrado era mais saudável.
Synonyms
modifiedchangedadjustedamended
Antonyms
unchangedunmodifiedoriginal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alterado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alterado
standard usage
São Paulo
alterado
standard usage
Portugal
alterado
also used to mean agitated or upset

Related Idioms & Phrases

altered state
altered ego
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