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polluted

[/pəˈluːtɪd/]
adjective
poluído
1. contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
The polluted water is unsafe for drinking.
A água poluída é insegura para beber.
2. made dirty or morally corrupt
The polluted air quality affected everyone's health.
A qualidade do ar poluído afetou a saúde de todos.
Synonyms
contaminatedtaintedimpureuncleandirty
Antonyms
purecleanunpollutedpristine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poluído
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
poluído
common usage, sometimes emphasized in environmental contexts
São Paulo
poluído
frequently used due to air quality concerns in the metropolitan area
Portugal
poluído
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

polluted waters
polluted environment
air polluted
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