be disagreeable
[/bɪ dɪsəˈɡriːəbl/]
verb phrase
ser desagradável
1. to be unpleasant, offensive, or difficult in manner or disposition
He can be disagreeable when he doesn't get his way.
Ele pode ser desagradável quando não consegue o que quer.
2. to be unpleasant to the senses or feelings
The smell was disagreeable and made us leave the room.
O cheiro era desagradável e nos fez sair do quarto.
3. to be quarrelsome or argumentative
She was being disagreeable during the meeting.
Ela estava sendo desagradável durante a reunião.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser desagradável' is used formally to describe unpleasant behavior or qualities. Colloquially, 'ser chato' is often preferred in Rio de Janeiro and other regions. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in both formal and casual contexts to describe difficult personalities or unpleasant situations.
NYC Slang
be a pain; be a grouch; be obnoxious
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