المعنى
To experience bad fortune or unfavorable outcomes.
خلفية ثقافية
In Brazil, the month of August is often called 'o mês do desgosto' (the month of heartbreak) and is associated with 'ter azar'. Many people avoid getting married or starting new businesses in August. In Portugal, there is a famous saying: 'Azar no jogo, sorte no amor' (Bad luck in the game, good luck in love). It is used to comfort someone who just lost a bet or a game. The number 13 is widely considered to bring 'azar', especially when it falls on a Friday (Sexta-feira 13).
Sympathy is key
Saying 'Que azar!' is a very common and kind way to show you are listening when someone complains.
Don't use 'Ser'
Never say 'Eu sou azar'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
المعنى
To experience bad fortune or unfavorable outcomes.
Sympathy is key
Saying 'Que azar!' is a very common and kind way to show you are listening when someone complains.
Don't use 'Ser'
Never say 'Eu sou azar'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'ter' in the present tense.
Eu sempre _______ azar quando jogo futebol.
The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the present tense of 'ter' is 'tenho'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
In Portuguese, we use the verb 'ter' (to have) with 'azar'.
Match the situation to the response.
Your friend missed the last train home. What do you say?
'Que azar!' is a common expression of sympathy for someone's bad luck.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Perdi o meu telemóvel.' B: 'Sério? Você _______ muito azar!'
The verb 'ter' is used to describe having bad luck.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Luck vs. Bad Luck
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينEu sempre _______ azar quando jogo futebol.
The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the present tense of 'ter' is 'tenho'.
Choose the correct option:
In Portuguese, we use the verb 'ter' (to have) with 'azar'.
Your friend missed the last train home. What do you say?
'Que azar!' is a common expression of sympathy for someone's bad luck.
A: 'Perdi o meu telemóvel.' B: 'Sério? Você _______ muito azar!'
The verb 'ter' is used to describe having bad luck.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةYes, but 'ter azar' is much more common in daily conversation. 'Má sorte' sounds a bit more literary or dramatic.
Yes, 'azar' specifically means bad luck. For good luck, you must use 'sorte'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Ter sorte
contrastTo have good luck.
Dar azar
similarTo cause bad luck.
Por azar
builds onBy bad luck / unfortunately.
