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At the A1 level, you likely won't use the verb 'enojar' very often, but you will encounter its root 'nojo' (disgust). You might hear people say 'que nojo!' when they see something dirty. Understanding 'enojar' as a verb means knowing it describes the action of something being 'gross'. At this stage, focus on the physical side: bad food, dirty places, or unpleasant smells. It's a regular verb, so it's a good example of how '-ar' verbs work. Remember: it's not about being angry, it's about being grossed out. If you see a bug in your soup, that 'enoja' you. If a room is very messy and smelly, it 'enoja'. Keep it simple and associate it with things that make you want to say 'yuck'.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'enojar' to describe simple reactions to things around you. You'll learn that 'enojar' is a transitive verb, often used with object pronouns like 'me' or 'nos'. For example, 'Isso me enoja' (This disgusts me). You can use it to talk about hygiene or basic social behaviors that are unpleasant, like someone chewing with their mouth open. You should also be able to distinguish 'enojar' from 'enjoar' (to get motion sick). At this level, you are building the ability to express basic feelings and reactions, and 'enojar' is a key word for expressing a strong negative reaction to something physically or socially unpleasant.

By B1, you should be comfortable using 'enojar' in both physical and moral contexts. You can use it to discuss news stories or social issues. For instance, you might say 'A corrupção me enoja' (Corruption disgusts me). You'll also start using the past participle 'enojado' as an adjective: 'Estou enojado com as notícias'. At this level, you understand that 'enojar' is a more formal or intense way to express disgust compared to the common phrase 'dar nojo'. You can use it in writing to add variety and precision to your descriptions of negative feelings. You should also be aware of the Spanish false friend and avoid using 'enojar' when you mean 'to make angry'.

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At B2, you use 'enojar' with nuance. You understand its place in a spectrum of words like 'repugnar', 'nausear', and 'causar asco'. You can use it in more complex sentence structures, such as 'O que mais me enoja é a hipocrisia'. You are capable of using the verb in different tenses (future, conditional, subjunctive) to express hypothetical or future disgust. For example, 'Eu me enojaria se tivesse que fazer isso'. You also recognize the word in literature and formal media, understanding the emotional weight it carries when used by a journalist or an author to condemn a specific behavior or social condition.

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At the C1 level, you have a sophisticated grasp of 'enojar'. You can use it to discuss abstract philosophical or existential concepts. You might use it in a critique of a film or book to describe a character's internal state or the effect of a scene on the audience. You understand the historical roots of the word and how it relates to 'nojo' (disgust/mourning). You can use 'enojar' to create specific rhetorical effects, such as using it ironically or in a highly formal speech. Your vocabulary is rich enough that you choose 'enojar' specifically when 'repugnar' or 'dar nojo' doesn't quite capture the specific blend of physical and moral revulsion you want to convey.

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At C2, your use of 'enojar' is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You can use it in all its forms, including rare or archaic usages found in classical Portuguese literature. You might use it in complex academic writing about ethics, sociology, or psychology. You are aware of the subtle regional differences in how the word is perceived and can adjust your usage accordingly. You can use the word to explore the boundaries of human emotion and social norms. Whether you are writing a poem, a legal brief, or a philosophical treatise, 'enojar' is a precise tool in your linguistic arsenal to describe the profound rejection of something by the human spirit.

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Enojar means to disgust or cause nausea, both physically (bad smells) and morally (bad behavior).
It is a regular -ar verb, but watch out: it's a false friend with Spanish 'enojar' (to anger).
Commonly used to express strong disapproval of corruption, hypocrisy, or lack of hygiene.
Commonly replaced by the phrase 'dar nojo' in informal Brazilian Portuguese conversation.

The Portuguese verb enojar is a powerful term used to describe the sensation of revulsion, disgust, or nausea. While it shares a root with the Spanish word 'enojar' (which means to make angry), in Portuguese, the meaning is strictly related to being 'grossed out' or feeling a profound sense of moral or physical repulsion. It is a verb that bridges the gap between a physical stomach-turning reaction and a deep-seated ethical disapproval of someone's actions.

Physical Disgust: Used when something smells bad, looks rotten, or is generally unhygienic. It implies a biological urge to pull away.

O cheiro de carne podre começou a me enojar intensamente.

Moral Revulsion: Used when witnessing corruption, cruelty, or hypocrisy. It suggests that the person's character is so tainted it causes a visceral reaction in the observer.

In everyday life, you might hear this word in discussions about politics, social injustices, or even in the kitchen when food has gone bad. It is a strong word, often carrying more weight than simply saying something is 'ruim' (bad). It implies that the subject is offensive to the senses or the spirit. In Brazilian Portuguese, people often prefer the expression 'dar nojo' (to give disgust), but 'enojar' remains a standard, more formal, and literary way to express this feeling. In Portugal, the usage remains similar, often found in literature or formal critiques. Understanding 'enojar' is crucial for expressing strong boundaries and values. When you say something 'me enoja', you are setting a clear standard for what you find unacceptable. This word is also the root of 'enojado' (disgusted) and 'enojamento' (the act of disgusting). It belongs to the same family as 'nojo' (disgust/nausea). Interestingly, in older Portuguese, 'nojo' also meant 'lament' or 'mourning', but that sense is largely archaic now, leaving the modern speaker with the primary sense of revulsion.

A hipocrisia de certos políticos chega a enojar a população.

Intensity Scale: Enojar is more intense than 'desagradar' (to displease) but slightly less vulgar than some slang terms for vomiting.

Não quero nem olhar para aquele lixo, pois ele vai me enojar.

The verb enojar is a regular verb ending in -ar, making its conjugation straightforward for learners familiar with the first conjugation pattern. It is primarily used as a transitive verb, meaning it takes a direct object—the person who is feeling the disgust. In many cases, the thing causing the disgust is the subject of the sentence.

Direct Usage: Subject (The cause) + enoja + Object (The person feeling it). Example: 'Isso me enoja' (This disgusts me).

Suas mentiras constantes enojam todos os seus amigos.

When using it to describe a physical reaction, it often appears in the infinitive after a modal verb like 'vai' or 'pode'. For instance, 'Esse cheiro pode te enojar' (That smell might disgust you). It can also be used reflexively in very specific contexts, though 'sentir-se enojado' (to feel disgusted) is more common for describing one's state of mind.

Ele se sentiu enojado ao ver como tratavam os animais.

Passive Construction: Using 'ser enojado por' is grammatically possible but less frequent than the active voice. Instead, use 'ficar enojado com'.

In formal writing, such as journalism or academic essays about ethics, 'enojar' is used to condemn behaviors. In a sentence like 'A corrupção sistêmica enoja o cidadão comum', the verb acts as a strong indictment. In more casual speech, you might hear the past participle used as an adjective: 'Estou enojado com essa situação' (I am disgusted with this situation).

Aquelas imagens de poluição no oceano enojam qualquer pessoa consciente.

Tense Variations: Preterite: 'Isso me enojou' (That disgusted me). Future: 'Isso vai me enojar' (That will disgust me).

Se você comer isso, vai se enojar.

While 'enojar' is a standard verb, its frequency varies by medium. You are most likely to encounter it in news broadcasts, dramatic literature, and political commentary. In these contexts, it is used to describe public reaction to scandals or tragedies. For example, a news anchor might say, 'O crime bárbaro enojou a comunidade local'.

Ver tanta injustiça no mundo me faz enojar.

In medical or sanitary contexts, doctors or health inspectors might use it to describe conditions that are unsanitary. 'As condições do restaurante eram de enojar qualquer um' (The restaurant's conditions were enough to disgust anyone). In daily conversation, especially in Brazil, you might hear 'que nojo' (how gross) more often than the verb 'enojar', but the verb is used when someone wants to emphasize the causative nature of the disgust.

TV and Cinema: In soap operas (novelas), characters often use 'enojar' to express disdain for a villain's actions. 'Sua falsidade me enoja!' is a classic dramatic line.

Social media also sees a high usage of the adjective form 'enojado/a'. When a controversial video goes viral, the comments section is often filled with 'Estou enojada com isso' (I am disgusted by this). This reflects the word's role in expressing shared social values and the collective rejection of certain behaviors. Furthermore, in psychological discussions, 'enojar' might be used to describe the feeling of self-loathing or 'auto-enojamento', though this is more specialized. Generally, if you are in a situation where something is viscerally unpleasant, 'enojar' is the verb that describes the effect that thing has on you.

A forma como ele trata os subordinados enoja toda a equipe.

Literature: Authors like Machado de Assis or Eça de Queirós used the word to describe the moral decay of 19th-century society.

O desperdício de comida em um mundo com fome deve nos enojar.

The most significant mistake for English speakers who also know some Spanish is the false friend error. In Spanish, 'enojar' means 'to make angry' (irritar/irritado). In Portuguese, if you say 'Ele me enojou', you are not saying he made you angry; you are saying he made you feel sick or disgusted. To say 'he made me angry', you should use 'Ele me irritou' or 'Ele me deixou bravo'.

Spanish vs. Portuguese: ES: 'Me enoja que llegues tarde' (It makes me angry...). PT: 'Me enoja que você coma com a boca aberta' (It disgusts me...).

Cuidado: não diga que está enojado quando estiver apenas com raiva.

Another mistake is the overuse of the verb form in casual conversation. While 'enojar' is correct, Brazilians often prefer 'dar nojo'. Saying 'Isso me enoja' is perfectly fine, but 'Isso me dá nojo' sounds slightly more natural in a relaxed setting. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse 'enojar' with 'enjoar'. While they look similar, 'enjoar' (with only one 'o' after the 'n') specifically refers to motion sickness or getting tired of something (like a song or a type of food). 'Enojar' is always about disgust.

Furthermore, avoid using 'enojar' for mild dislikes. If you don't like broccoli, it doesn't 'enojar' you; it just 'não gosta'. Reserve 'enojar' for things that make your skin crawl or your stomach turn. Misusing the intensity of the word can make you sound overly dramatic or hostile in social situations. Lastly, remember the conjugation of the first person singular in the present: 'eu enojo'. It follows the standard pattern but is rarely used to describe one's own action (since you don't usually disgust yourself on purpose).

Muitos alunos confundem enojar com 'ficar com raiva'.

Preposition Pitfall: Don't say 'enojar de'. Just say 'enojar [object]'. Incorrect: 'Isso me enoja de você'. Correct: 'Sua atitude me enoja'.

Não confunda enojar (disgust) com 'enjoar' (motion sickness).

Portuguese has several words to express disgust, each with a slightly different nuance or level of formality. Understanding these can help you choose the right word for the right situation. The most common alternative to 'enojar' is the phrase dar nojo.

Dar nojo vs. Enojar: 'Dar nojo' is the idiomatic way to say something is disgusting. 'Enojar' is the more formal, single-verb equivalent. Both are widely understood.

Aquele lixo dá nojo / Aquele lixo enoja.

Another strong synonym is repugnar. This word is often used for moral or aesthetic disgust that causes someone to want to push the object away. It is slightly more formal than 'enojar'. Then there is nausear, which focuses specifically on the physical sensation of wanting to vomit. If you say something 'me nauseia', you are literally saying it makes you feel sick to your stomach.

Comparison Table

Enojar: General disgust (moral or physical).
Repugnar: Strong aversion or repulsion.
Nausear: Physical nausea.
Causar asco: Very strong, almost visceral disgust (literary/formal).

In slang, particularly in Brazil, you might hear 'ficar com nojinho' (to be a bit disgusted/picky), though this is often used mockingly to suggest someone is being too sensitive. 'Enojar' remains the most versatile verb for serious contexts. For instance, in a legal or social context, 'A conduta do réu enojou o júri' (The defendant's conduct disgusted the jury) sounds much more appropriate than using slang. By learning these alternatives, you can precisely calibrate the level of disgust you wish to communicate, whether it's a simple reaction to a bad smell or a profound moral condemnation.

A injustiça social repugna e enoja os defensores dos direitos humanos.

Adjectival Forms: Enojado (disgusted), Repugnante (repugnant), Nojento (disgusting/gross), Nauseante (nauseating).

Não seja nojento! Isso vai enojar as visitas.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

Historically, 'nojo' also meant 'luto' (mourning). This is why in some old texts, a person 'em nojo' was someone in mourning, not someone who was disgusted.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /e.nu.ˈʒaɾ/

US /e.no.ˈʒaʁ/

The stress is on the last syllable: e-no-JAR.

Reimt sich auf

amar falar andar chegar pensar olhar achar levar

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing the 'j' like the English 'j' in 'jump'. It should be soft like the 's' in 'treasure'.
Confusing the pronunciation with the Spanish 'enojar' (harsh 'h' sound).
Not stressing the final syllable.
Pronouncing 'enojar' like 'enjoar' (missing the 'o' sound).
Making the 'e' sound too much like 'ee'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

Easy to recognize in context, especially with the root 'nojo'.

Schreiben 3/5

Requires remembering not to use it for 'anger' and correct conjugation.

Sprechen 3/5

The soft 'j' sound and the transitive nature need practice.

Hören 2/5

Clear pronunciation, but can be confused with 'enjoar'.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

nojo sujo comida sentir ficar

Als Nächstes lernen

repugnar asco nausear indignar revoltar

Fortgeschritten

estética do asco moralidade visceral abjeção

Wichtige Grammatik

Transitive Verbs

O lixo (Subject) enoja (Verb) a Maria (Object).

Reflexive Pronouns

Eu me enojo. (I get disgusted.)

Subjunctive Mood

Espero que isso não te enoje.

Past Participle as Adjective

Ele está enojado.

Preposition 'com' with enojar-se

Eu me enojo com mentiras.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

O lixo na rua me enoja.

The trash on the street disgusts me.

Simple subject-verb-object structure.

A comida estragada enoja meu irmão.

The spoiled food disgusts my brother.

Third person singular conjugation.

Esse cheiro ruim vai te enojar.

That bad smell will disgust you.

Future with 'vai' + infinitive.

Nós não gostamos de coisas que enojam.

We don't like things that disgust [us].

Relative clause with 'que'.

O banheiro sujo enoja os clientes.

The dirty bathroom disgusts the customers.

Direct object 'os clientes'.

Você se enoja com insetos?

Do you get disgusted by insects?

Reflexive use 'se enoja'.

Aquelas fotos de ratos me enojam.

Those photos of rats disgust me.

Plural subject 'fotos'.

Não coma isso, vai te enojar.

Don't eat that, it will disgust you.

Imperative followed by future.

A falta de higiene no hospital enoja a todos.

The lack of hygiene in the hospital disgusts everyone.

Transitive verb with collective object.

Eu me enojo quando vejo sangue.

I get disgusted when I see blood.

Reflexive 'me enojo'.

Sua atitude grosseira enoja seus pais.

Your rude attitude disgusts your parents.

Abstract subject 'atitude'.

O cheiro de cigarro enoja minha namorada.

The smell of cigarettes disgusts my girlfriend.

Third person singular.

Isso me enojou muito ontem.

That disgusted me a lot yesterday.

Preterite tense 'enojou'.

Eles se enojam com a sujeira da praia.

They are disgusted by the dirtiness of the beach.

Reflexive plural.

A mentira dele enojou a professora.

His lie disgusted the teacher.

Preterite tense.

Ver pessoas jogando lixo no chão me enoja.

Seeing people throwing trash on the ground disgusts me.

Infinitive phrase as subject.

A hipocrisia de alguns políticos enoja o povo.

The hypocrisy of some politicians disgusts the people.

Moral usage of the verb.

Eu fiquei enojado com o que ele disse.

I was disgusted with what he said.

Past participle as adjective.

É triste que certas injustiças ainda nos enojem.

It is sad that certain injustices still disgust us.

Present subjunctive 'enojem'.

A crueldade contra os animais enoja qualquer um.

Cruelty against animals disgusts anyone.

Generalizing subject 'qualquer um'.

O desperdício de comida me enoja profundamente.

The waste of food disgusts me deeply.

Adverb 'profundamente' for emphasis.

Se eu visse aquilo, eu me enojaria.

If I saw that, I would be disgusted.

Conditional 'enojaria'.

Ela se enojou ao descobrir a verdade sobre o crime.

She was disgusted upon discovering the truth about the crime.

Reflexive preterite.

Não deixe que esse ambiente te enoje.

Don't let this environment disgust you.

Negative imperative with subjunctive.

A corrupção sistêmica enoja a sociedade brasileira.

Systemic corruption disgusts Brazilian society.

Formal sociological context.

O comportamento dele no jantar enojou os convidados.

His behavior at dinner disgusted the guests.

Social context usage.

Muitas pessoas se enojam com a falta de ética no trabalho.

Many people are disgusted by the lack of ethics at work.

Reflexive with preposition 'com'.

A exploração infantil é algo que deve enojar a todos.

Child exploitation is something that should disgust everyone.

Modal 'deve' + infinitive.

Ele falava de uma forma que enojava quem ouvia.

He spoke in a way that disgusted whoever listened.

Imperfect tense 'enojava'.

Espero que as novas gerações não se enojem com a política.

I hope that new generations don't get disgusted with politics.

Subjunctive for desire.

O filme foi feito para chocar e enojar o público.

The film was made to shock and disgust the audience.

Intentional usage in arts.

Aquelas cenas de violência gratuita me enojaram.

Those scenes of gratuitous violence disgusted me.

Preterite with plural subject.

A complacência diante do mal enoja a consciência humana.

Complacency in the face of evil disgusts the human conscience.

Abstract philosophical subject.

O autor utiliza o asco para enojar o leitor propositalmente.

The author uses disgust to purposely disgust the reader.

Literary analysis context.

É imperativo que não nos enojemos a ponto de ficarmos inertes.

It is imperative that we don't get so disgusted that we become inert.

First person plural subjunctive.

Sua retórica vazia enoja aqueles que buscam a verdade.

His empty rhetoric disgusts those who seek the truth.

Intellectual context.

A degradação ambiental enoja quem ainda valoriza a natureza.

Environmental degradation disgusts those who still value nature.

Complex subject and object.

O réu não demonstrou remorso, o que enojou ainda mais o júri.

The defendant showed no remorse, which disgusted the jury even more.

Relative clause 'o que'.

A traição de um amigo íntimo pode enojar a alma.

The betrayal of a close friend can disgust the soul.

Metaphorical usage.

Muitos se enojam com a superficialidade das redes sociais.

Many are disgusted by the superficiality of social media.

Modern cultural context.

A perversão da justiça por interesses escusos enoja o cerne da democracia.

The perversion of justice by shady interests disgusts the core of democracy.

High-level political/legal vocabulary.

O niilismo passivo pode enojar o espírito que busca significado.

Passive nihilism can disgust the spirit seeking meaning.

Philosophical terminology.

A estética da decadência busca enojar para provocar reflexão.

The aesthetics of decadence seek to disgust in order to provoke reflection.

Artistic theory usage.

Tais atos de barbárie enojam a própria noção de humanidade.

Such acts of barbarism disgust the very notion of humanity.

Universal moral condemnation.

Ele descreveu a cena com um detalhismo que visava enojar.

He described the scene with a level of detail aimed at disgusting.

Stylistic analysis.

A simonia e a corrupção eclesiástica enojaram os reformadores.

Simony and ecclesiastical corruption disgusted the reformers.

Historical/Religious context.

O cinismo exacerbado das elites enoja a base da pirâmide social.

The exacerbated cynicism of the elites disgusts the base of the social pyramid.

Sociological critique.

A recusa em ajudar o próximo, em sua forma mais pura, enoja.

The refusal to help one's neighbor, in its purest form, disgusts.

Intransitive-style usage for emphasis.

Häufige Kollokationen

enoja profundamente

enoja a alma

enoja o estômago

chega a enojar

enoja a consciência

enoja a todos

enoja o público

pode enojar

parar de enojar

me enojo de mim mesmo

Häufige Phrasen

Isso me enoja.

— A direct way to say 'This disgusts me'. Used for many situations.

Sua atitude? Isso me enoja.

É de enojar.

— It's enough to make one sick/disgusted.

A sujeira daquela cozinha é de enojar.

Chega a enojar.

— It reaches the point of being disgusting.

A bajulação dele chega a enojar o chefe.

Sentir-se enojado.

— To feel disgusted.

Sinto-me enojado com tanta mentira.

Ficar enojado.

— To become disgusted.

Fiquei enojado ao ver os ratos.

De enojar qualquer um.

— Enough to disgust anyone.

Um comportamento de enojar qualquer um.

Não me enoje!

— Don't disgust me! (Used as a warning).

Pare com esses detalhes, não me enoje!

Enojar os sentidos.

— To disgust the senses (poetic/formal).

Odores que enojam os sentidos.

Enojar a vista.

— To be an eyesore or visually disgusting.

A poluição visual enoja a vista.

Para não enojar.

— In order not to disgust (someone).

Limpe tudo para não enojar os convidados.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

enojar vs enojar (Spanish)

In Spanish it means 'to anger', in Portuguese 'to disgust'.

enojar vs enjoar

Means motion sickness or getting tired of something.

enojar vs irritar

Means to annoy or irritate, which is different from disgust.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"Enojar o estômago"

— To make someone physically nauseous.

Esse cheiro de peixe podre enoja o estômago.

informal

"Enojar a paciência"

— To test someone's patience to the point of annoyance (rare, but used).

Sua insistência já está enojando a minha paciência.

informal

"Enojar de morte"

— To disgust someone extremely.

A traição me enojou de morte.

informal

"Enojar o juízo"

— To make someone crazy with disgust or annoyance.

Essa bagunça está enojando o meu juízo.

colloquial

"Dar um nó no estômago"

— Related idiom: To have your stomach turn (often due to disgust).

Ver aquilo me deu um nó no estômago.

informal

"Virar o estômago"

— Related idiom: To turn one's stomach.

Aquelas imagens viram o estômago de qualquer um.

informal

"Ter estômago de avestruz"

— Related idiom: To be able to eat/handle anything without being disgusted.

Ele tem estômago de avestruz, nada o enoja.

informal

"Ficar com o estômago embrulhado"

— Related idiom: To feel sick/disgusted.

Fiquei com o estômago embrulhado depois de ver o lixo.

informal

"Não poder ver pintado de ouro"

— Related idiom: To be so disgusted/annoyed by someone you can't stand them.

Depois do que ele fez, não posso vê-lo nem pintado de ouro.

informal

"Cair o queixo"

— Related idiom (shock): Sometimes used when disgust is combined with shock.

A desfaçatez dele fez meu queixo cair e me enojou.

informal

Leicht verwechselbar

enojar vs enjoar

Similar spelling and sound.

Enjoar is for sea-sickness or being 'fed up' with a song/food. Enojar is for revulsion.

Eu enjoou no carro, mas o lixo me enoja.

enojar vs irritar

Spanish speakers use 'enojar' for this.

Irritar is for anger/annoyance. Enojar is for disgust.

Ele me irrita com o barulho, mas me enoja com a falta de higiene.

enojar vs chatear

Often confused by beginners for any negative feeling caused by someone.

Chatear is 'to annoy' or 'to make sad'. Enojar is much stronger and visceral.

Estou chateado porque perdi o ônibus, mas estou enojado com a sujeira.

enojar vs enfadar

Formal synonym for annoying.

Enfadar is closer to boredom/annoyance. Enojar is about disgust.

A rotina me enfada, mas a mentira me enoja.

enojar vs magoar

Negative emotion caused by others.

Magoar is 'to hurt feelings'. Enojar is 'to disgust'.

Ele me magoou com as palavras, mas me enojou com as ações.

Satzmuster

[Subject] enoja [Object]

O rato enoja o gato.

Isso me enoja.

Sua comida me enoja.

Ficar enojado com [Noun]

Fiquei enojado com o filme.

É de enojar [Object]

É de enojar qualquer cidadão.

[Abstract Noun] enoja a alma

A traição enoja a alma.

Enojar-se diante de [Noun]

Enojar-se diante da barbárie.

All

Não me enoje!

Pare com isso, não me enoje!

All

O que me enoja é...

O que me enoja é a mentira.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

nojo (disgust/nausea)

enojamento (the act of disgusting)

nojento (a gross person - slangy)

Verben

enojar (to disgust)

enjoar (to get nauseous/bored - related root)

nojar (rare variant of enojar)

Adjektive

enojado (disgusted)

nojento (disgusting/gross)

enojante (disgusting - less common than nojento)

Verwandt

asco

repugnância

náusea

enjoo

fastio

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frequency

Medium. Common in news and drama, less common in casual speech than 'nojo'.

Häufige Fehler

Using 'enojar' for anger. → Irritar / Deixar bravo
This is the classic Spanish-Portuguese false friend. Enojar = Disgust.
Saying 'enojar de'. → Enojar [something]
Enojar is a direct transitive verb. You don't need 'de'.
Confusing 'enojar' with 'enjoar'. → Enojar (Disgust) / Enjoar (Nausea)
They are different verbs with different meanings.
Using 'enojar' for mild dislikes. → Não gostar
Enojar is very strong. Don't use it for things that are just 'okay' or 'meh'.
Mispronouncing the 'j'. → /ʒ/
The 'j' should be soft, not like an English 'j' or a Spanish 'j'.

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False Friend Alert

Spanish speakers: 'Enojar' is NOT 'to get angry'. It is 'to get grossed out'. Don't tell your boss you're 'enojado' if you're just mad at a deadline!

Casual Alternative

In a bar or with friends, say 'Isso me dá nojo' instead of 'Isso me enoja'. It sounds more natural and less like a book.

Reflexive Use

Use 'se enojar' when the person is the one becoming disgusted. 'Eu me enojei com a cena' (I became disgusted with the scene).

Word Family

Learn 'nojo', 'nojento', and 'enojado' together. They are a powerful trio for expressing dislike.

The Soft J

Make sure the 'j' in 'enojar' sounds like the 's' in 'pleasure'. If it sounds like an 'h', people will think you're speaking Spanish.

Moral Disgust

Don't be afraid to use 'enojar' for political or ethical topics. It's a very common way to express civic dissatisfaction.

Double Check

Check if you mean 'enojar' (disgust) or 'enjoar' (motion sickness). One 'o' makes a big difference!

Dramatic Effect

In writing, 'enojar' is a strong verb. Use it sparingly to maintain its emotional impact.

Telenovela Talk

Listen for this word in dramatic scenes. It's usually spat out with a lot of emotion: 'Você me enoja!'

Brazilian Slang

'Que nojo!' is the most common reaction to something gross. 'Enojar' is just the verb behind that feeling.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'EN-NO-JAR'. It's like putting something GROSS in a JAR. If you see it in the jar, it will 'enojar' you.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a jar of moldy, green slime. As you open it, you feel 'enojado' and you say 'Que nojo!'.

Word Web

nojo nojento enojado estômago sujeira hipocrisia asco repulsa

Herausforderung

Try to use 'enojar' in a sentence about a politician you dislike, then use it for a food you find gross.

Wortherkunft

From the Portuguese word 'nojo', which comes from the Latin 'odium' (hatred/annoyance).

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: In Latin, 'inodiare' meant to make someone feel hatred or aversion.

Romance (Latin root).

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when using this word about people. Calling someone's behavior 'enojante' is a very strong insult.

The English equivalent is 'to disgust' or 'to sicken'. It carries the same weight in formal and informal contexts.

Machado de Assis often used terms of disgust to describe the social climbing of his characters. The phrase 'Isso me enoja' is a staple in Brazilian Telenovelas during dramatic confrontations. News headlines often use 'enojar' to describe public reaction to environmental disasters.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Hygiene/Cleaning

O banheiro me enoja.
Limpe isso, está me enojando.
Que sujeira enojante!
Enoja só de olhar.

Food/Cooking

Essa carne enoja o olfato.
Não coma, vai te enojar.
O leite azedo me enojou.
Aparência de enojar.

Politics/Ethics

A corrupção enoja o país.
Sua mentira me enoja.
Estou enojado com a política.
Atitude que enoja.

Social Interactions

Sua grosseria me enoja.
Ele enoja todo mundo.
Não me enoje com seus comentários.
Fiquei enojado com ele.

Health/Medicine

A ferida enoja quem vê.
O cheiro do hospital me enoja.
Senti-me enojado com o sangue.
Nausear e enojar.

Gesprächseinstiege

"O que mais te enoja em um restaurante?"

"Você já se enojou com alguma notícia recentemente?"

"Quais comportamentos sociais te enojam mais?"

"Você se enoja facilmente com insetos?"

"Você acha que a política brasileira enoja a população?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Descreva uma situação em que você se sentiu profundamente enojado por algo que viu.

Escreva sobre a diferença entre sentir raiva e sentir-se enojado por alguém.

Como você lida com coisas que te enojam no dia a dia?

Pense em um livro ou filme que tentou enojar o público. Funcionou?

Reflita sobre por que certas injustiças nos enojam tanto.

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No. That is the Spanish meaning. In Portuguese, it strictly means 'to disgust' or 'to cause nausea'. To say 'to make angry', use 'irritar' or 'deixar bravo'.

Only if the food is truly repulsive or rotten. If you just don't like the taste of broccoli, 'não gostar' is better. 'Enojar' implies you want to gag.

Yes! 'Nojento' is the adjective for 'disgusting', and 'enojar' is the verb 'to disgust'. They come from the same root: 'nojo'.

It is used, but in casual conversation, Brazilians often say 'dar nojo' (e.g., 'Isso me dá nojo'). 'Enojar' sounds a bit more formal or dramatic.

Spelling and meaning! 'Enojar' (disgust) has an 'o' after the 'n'. 'Enjoar' (nausea/boredom) has a 'j' directly after the 'n' in some forms, but usually refers to motion sickness.

You can say 'Estou enojado' or 'Sinto nojo'. Both are common and correct.

Yes, to describe their character or behavior. 'Ele me enoja' means his personality or actions are repulsive to you.

Yes, it follows the standard conjugation for verbs ending in -ar (eu enojo, você enoja, etc.).

Absolutely. It's very common to say a bad smell 'enoja' or 'está enojando o ambiente'.

Yes, in modern Portuguese 'nojo' is always negative. Historically it meant mourning, but not anymore.

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