terrible condition
[ˈtɛrəbəl kənˈdɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: terrible conditions
condição terrível
1. a state of being in very poor, damaged, or unsatisfactory circumstances
The old house was in terrible condition and needed extensive repairs.
A casa antiga estava em condição terrível e precisava de reparos extensos.
2. a severely deteriorated or deplorable state affecting health, property, or situations
The patient's terrible condition worried the doctors.
A condição terrível do paciente preocupou os médicos.
3. extremely poor quality or functionality
The car was running in terrible condition with multiple mechanical issues.
O carro estava funcionando em condição terrível com vários problemas mecânicos.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'terrible condition' is a straightforward descriptive phrase commonly used in real estate, automotive, medical, and general contexts. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used when describing property conditions in rental or sales negotiations. Americans might use more casual slang equivalents, while Portuguese speakers tend toward more formal alternatives like 'estado deplorável' in official contexts.
NYC Slang
hot mess, trashed, beat up, jacked up
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