choleric
[/ˈkɑːlərɪk/ or /kəˈlerɪk/]
adjective
colérico
1. prone to or characterized by anger; easily angered or irritable
The choleric temperament of the old professor made students nervous during exams.
O temperamento colérico do velho professor deixava os alunos nervosos durante as provas.
2. relating to or caused by an excess of yellow bile (historical medical term based on humoral theory)
Ancient physicians believed choleric humor was responsible for aggressive behavior.
Os médicos antigos acreditavam que o humor colérico era responsável pelo comportamento agressivo.
3. hot-tempered; quick to anger
His choleric nature meant he would explode over minor inconveniences.
Sua natureza colérica significava que ele explodia por pequenas inconveniências.
The term 'choleric' originates from medieval humoral theory and is less commonly used in modern everyday speech, though it remains a literary and formal descriptor. In Brazil, it appears more frequently in written Portuguese and academic contexts. The word carries an air of formality and sophistication when used, often appearing in literature, psychology, or medical history discussions rather than casual conversation.
NYC Slang
hot-headed; quick to blow up
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