hot temper
[/hɑt ˈtɛmpər/]
noun
temperamento quente / gênio forte
1. a tendency to become angry easily or lose one's composure quickly
He has a hot temper and often says things he regrets.
Ele tem temperamento quente e frequentemente diz coisas que se arrepende.
2. a disposition characterized by quick anger or irritability
Her hot temper made it difficult for her to work in customer service.
Seu gênio forte dificultava seu trabalho no atendimento ao cliente.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, having a 'hot temper' is often viewed negatively in professional and social contexts, though it may be more socially accepted in certain Latin American and Mediterranean cultures where passionate expression is normalized. The phrase is commonly used in workplace discussions and interpersonal assessments.
NYC Slang
got a short fuse / quick to blow / hot under the collar
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