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exaspera-se

[ɛɡˌzɐʃpɛˈɾɐ sə]
verb (reflexive)
to become exasperated, to get irritated, to lose patience
1. to become extremely annoyed, irritated, or impatient; to reach a state of exasperation
He exasperates himself with the constant delays.
Ele exaspera-se com os atrasos constantes.
2. to grow increasingly frustrated or angry about something
She exasperates herself over minor mistakes.
Ela exaspera-se com erros menores.
NYC Slang
gets bent out of shape, loses it
Synonyms
irrita-seenerva-sedesespera-seimpacienta-seenfurece-se
Antonyms
acalma-setranquiliza-sepacienta-serelaxa-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exaspera-se
commonly used in formal and informal speech
São Paulo
exaspera-se
standard usage, often replaced by 'fica irritado' in casual speech
Portugal
exaspera-se
formal usage; more commonly 'fica desesperado' or 'irrita-se' in casual contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

exaspera-se com paciência
exaspera-se facilmente
deixar-se exasperar
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