Portuguese words for kids · Feelings
How to say “angry” in Portuguese
Angry is a big feeling for little people. Having a word for it, in any language, is a step toward talking instead of shouting.
Angry in Portuguese (Portugal)
zangado
Sounds like ≈ zahng-GAH-doo
Good to know: Zangado / zangada is the usual word in Portugal; in Brazil you'll often hear bravo.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Portuguese songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Sim, fico zangado.
Yes, I get angry.
from Como Te Sentes? (How Do You Feel?)
The song that teaches it
“Angry” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Portuguese with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make your angriest face in the mirror and say zangado, then laugh it off together.
- 2Ask a teddy why it's angry and help it feel better.
- 3Stomp like an angry bear, then breathe slowly and calm down.
Related Portuguese words
“Angry” in other languages
Sing it in Portuguese, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Portuguesehas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Portuguese songs with your family.