hot-tempered

[/hɑt ˈtɛmpərd/]
adjective
temperamental; de gênio quente; irascível
1. easily angered; prone to losing one's temper quickly
He is a hot-tempered person who often gets angry over small things.
Ele é uma pessoa temperamental que frequentemente fica irritada com pequenas coisas.
2. characterized by quick anger or irritability
Her hot-tempered nature made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Sua natureza irascível tornava difícil para ela manter amizades.
In Brazilian culture, being 'temperamental' is often viewed as a natural personality trait connected to passion and intensity, particularly in artistic or creative contexts. In American culture, hot-tempered behavior is generally seen as a negative trait requiring self-control. The expression reflects different cultural attitudes toward emotional expression and temperament management.
NYC Slang
hotheaded; quick to blow up; short fuse
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quick-temperedirascibleirritablevolatilecholericshort-temperedtouchyfiery
Antonyms / Antônimos
calmpatienteven-temperedsereneplacidunflappable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
temperamental; de gênio quente; irascível
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
temperamental; bagunceiro
Colloquial variation; 'bagunceiro' emphasizes troublemaking aspect
São Paulo
de gênio quente; irascível
Formal business and professional contexts
Portugal
temperamental; de fogo vivo
Portuguese variant; 'de fogo vivo' (with live fire) is common in Portugal

Related Words

temperangerirritabilityragedispositiontemperament

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a short fuse
to blow one's top
to have a temper
to be on edge
fire and brimstone
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