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está feia

[ɛʃ'ta 'fɛjɐ]
verb phrase
is ugly / looks ugly
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'estar' (to be) + feminine adjective 'feia' (ugly). Describes someone or something as being in an ugly state or appearance.
She is ugly.
Ela está feia.
2. Can also indicate a temporary or current state of looking unattractive, as opposed to a permanent characteristic.
She looks ugly today (perhaps due to makeup, clothes, or mood).
Ela está feia hoje.
NYC Slang
she's ugly / looking rough
Synonyms
é feiaparece feiaestá horrívelestá desagradável
Antonyms
está bonitaestá lindaestá belaestá formosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está feia
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
está feia
Common usage, may be softened in polite conversation
São Paulo
está feia
Standard usage
Portugal
está feia
Standard usage, though 'é feia' more common for permanent state

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar feia da silva
estar feia de todo jeito
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