tá ruim

[tá ʁu'ĩ]

verb phrase / adjective phrase

it's bad / things are bad / I'm not well

1. Expressing that a situation is unfavorable, difficult, or problematic

Things are really bad right now.

Tá ruim demais agora.

2. Expressing that one is feeling unwell or sick

I'm feeling poorly today.

Tá ruim pra mim hoje.

3. Indicating that conditions or circumstances are difficult

The situation at work is bad.

Tá ruim no trabalho.

NYC Slang

things are rough / it's rough / I'm not feeling it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

tá ruim

Most common colloquial form

Rio de Janeiro

tá ruim

Standard usage with carioca accent

São Paulo

tá ruim

Common in paulista dialect

Portugal

está mal / tá mal

Portuguese speakers prefer 'está mal' more formally, 'tá mal' informally

tá ruim pra cachorro - things are really bad

tá ruim da cabeça - someone is crazy/not thinking straight

tá ruim de bico - someone is without money

tá ruim de saúde - someone is in poor health

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