atrocious

[/əˈtrəʊʃəs/]

adjective

atroz

1. extremely wicked, cruel, or brutal; inspiring horror or disgust

The atrocious crimes shocked the nation.

Os crimes atrozes chocaram a nação.

2. of very poor quality; appalling

The food at that restaurant was atrocious.

A comida naquele restaurante era atroz.

3. extremely bad or unpleasant

The weather conditions were atrocious during the storm.

As condições climáticas eram atrozes durante a tempestade.

NYC Slang

wack, trash, garbage (when referring to quality)

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General Brazilian

atroz

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

atroz

Standard usage; may also use 'péssimo' for quality-related contexts

Portugal

atroz

Standard term; 'horrível' also commonly used as alternative

atrocious behavior

atrocious conditions

absolutely atrocious

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