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comporta-se mal

[kõ-por-TA-se mal]
verb phrase
behaves badly; misbehaves
1. To act in an inappropriate, rude, or unacceptable manner
The child behaves badly at school.
A criança comporta-se mal na escola.
2. To conduct oneself improperly or disrespectfully
He behaves badly toward his colleagues.
Ele comporta-se mal com seus colegas.
NYC Slang
acts up; acts out; misbehaves
Synonyms
porta-se malage malfaz asneirasdesobedeceé mal-educado
Antonyms
comporta-se bemporta-se bemage bemé educado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comporta-se mal
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
comporta-se mal
Standard usage in Portugal, sometimes shortened to 'porta-se mal'

Related Idioms & Phrases

comportar-se como um animal
comportar-se de forma inadequada
deixar a desejar no comportamento
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