← Back to Fala2Me

ato rude

[/ˈætoʊ ruːd/]
nounmasculinepl: atos rudes
ato rude; comportamento grosseiro
1. An impolite, disrespectful, or ill-mannered action or behavior
It was a rude act to interrupt her during her presentation.
Foi um ato rude interrompê-la durante sua apresentação.
2. A gesture or action that shows lack of courtesy or consideration
Leaving without saying goodbye was considered a rude act.
Sair sem se despedir foi considerado um ato rude.
NYC Slang
rude move; disrespectful move
Synonyms
impolite actiondiscourtesyincivilitydisrespectful behaviorindelicacy
Antonyms
courtesypolitenessrespectful actcivilitykindness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ato rude; comportamento grosseiro
commonly used in everyday speech
Portugal
ato grosseiro; falta de educação
Portuguese variant may emphasize lack of education
São Paulo
ato rude; desrespeito
often emphasizes disrespect element

Related Idioms & Phrases

that's a rude thing to do
such a rude act
a display of rudeness
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →