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A2 adjective #4,500 پرکاربردترین 9 دقیقه مطالعه

frustrado

رتبه 4,500

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها frustrado در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح frustrado in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should recognize 'frustrado' as a word that looks like 'frustrated'. You mainly need to know that it is an emotion. You should learn the basic masculine and feminine forms: 'frustrado' for men and 'frustrada' for women. At this stage, you might use it in very simple sentences like 'Eu estou frustrado' (I am frustrated). You don't need to worry about complex grammar, just understand that it means you are not happy because you can't do something. Think of it as a step up from 'triste' (sad). It's a useful word for when you are struggling with your first Portuguese lessons and want to tell your teacher how you feel! Always remember to pair it with the verb 'estar' to show how you are feeling right now.

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'frustrado' more naturally in conversation. You should understand that it usually takes the preposition 'com' (with), as in 'Estou frustrado com o trânsito' (I am frustrated with the traffic). You should also be able to pluralize it correctly: 'Nós estamos frustrados'. You are learning the difference between 'estar' (temporary state) and 'ser' (permanent characteristic), so you can now distinguish between 'feeling' frustrated and 'being' a frustrated person. You might also encounter it in simple stories or news headlines about failed plans. This is the stage where you start to use it to explain *why* you are upset, using 'porque' (because).

At the B1 level, you can use 'frustrado' to describe more complex situations and abstract ideas. You should be comfortable using it in the past tense, such as 'Eu fiquei frustrado quando perdi o emprego' (I became frustrated when I lost my job). You understand that 'frustrado' can also describe things, like 'um plano frustrado' (a foiled plan). You are beginning to recognize synonyms like 'decepcionado' and can choose the right word based on the context. You can also use intensifiers like 'bastante' or 'extremamente' to express degrees of frustration. Your ability to talk about feelings is becoming more nuanced, allowing for deeper conversations about life and work.

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At the B2 level, you use 'frustrado' with precision in both formal and informal contexts. You understand its use in the passive voice, such as 'A tentativa de fuga foi frustrada pela polícia' (The escape attempt was thwarted by the police). You can discuss the psychological aspects of frustration and its impact on productivity or relationships. You are aware of the social implications of calling someone 'um frustrado' and use the term carefully. You can also use it in more complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences ('Se eu não tivesse conseguido, estaria muito frustrado'). Your vocabulary is rich enough to compare frustration with related concepts like 'alienação' or 'ressentimento'.

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At the C1 level, you have a sophisticated command of 'frustrado' and its derivatives. You can use the noun 'frustração' and the verb 'frustrar' fluently. You recognize the word in literary texts where it might describe existential angst or the failure of a whole generation. You understand subtle idiomatic uses and can identify when the word is being used ironically. You are able to write essays or reports discussing 'expectativas frustradas' (unfulfilled expectations) in economic or social contexts. You can use the word to describe complex emotional states where frustration overlaps with other feelings like melancholy or indignation. Your usage is indistinguishable from that of a native speaker.

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At the C2 level, you understand the deepest nuances of 'frustrado', including its etymological roots and its historical evolution in the Portuguese language. You can use it in highly formal or academic discourse, perhaps in a thesis on psychology or sociology. You are comfortable with archaic or very rare synonyms and can play with the word's meaning in creative writing or poetry. You understand how the concept of frustration is handled differently in various Lusophone cultures (Brazil vs. Portugal vs. Angola). You can lead a debate on how 'frustração' drives political change. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item; it is a tool for precise and powerful expression of the human condition.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

frustrado در ۳۰ ثانیه

Frustrado is a Portuguese adjective meaning 'frustrated', used to describe a person's emotional state when they are blocked from achieving a goal.
It must agree in gender and number with the subject: frustrado (m), frustrada (f), frustrados (m. pl), frustradas (f. pl).
Commonly used with the verbs 'estar' (to be) or 'ficar' (to become), and often followed by the preposition 'com' (with).
It can also mean 'thwarted' or 'foiled' when describing plans, attempts, or criminal acts that were prevented from succeeding.

The word frustrado is a versatile adjective in Portuguese that mirrors the English 'frustrated'. At its core, it describes a state of emotional distress, annoyance, or disappointment resulting from an inability to achieve a goal, fulfill a desire, or change a situation. In Portuguese culture, expressing emotions is common, and 'frustrado' is frequently used in both personal and professional contexts to convey a sense of being blocked or stuck. It is crucial to understand that in Portuguese, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify: frustrado (masculine singular), frustrada (feminine singular), frustrados (masculine plural), and frustradas (feminine plural).

Emotional State: Describes the internal feeling of annoyance when things don't go as planned.
Professional Context: Used when a project fails or a career path is blocked by external factors.
Existential Use: Can refer to a general sense of dissatisfaction with life or unfulfilled potential.

Eu me sinto muito frustrado porque não consigo aprender a tocar violão.

Translation: I feel very frustrated because I can't learn to play the guitar.

Ela ficou frustrada com o atraso do voo.

Translation: She became frustrated with the flight delay.

The word carries a weight of unfulfilled expectations. For instance, if a student studies hard but fails an exam, they are 'frustrado'. If a business deal falls through due to bureaucracy, the entrepreneurs are 'frustrados'. It is more intense than mere sadness but less aggressive than pure anger. It is a nuanced middle ground where disappointment meets irritation. In Brazilian Portuguese, you might hear this in daily conversations about traffic, politics, or personal relationships. In Portugal, the usage remains the same, though the phonetic delivery might be more closed. Understanding 'frustrado' is essential for A2 learners as it allows them to express specific negative emotions beyond the basic 'triste' (sad) or 'mal' (bad).

O artista morreu frustrado por nunca ter tido reconhecimento.

Translation: The artist died frustrated for never having had recognition.

Estamos frustrados com a falta de comunicação.

Translation: We are frustrated with the lack of communication.

Expectation vs. Reality: The gap between what was hoped for and what actually happened creates the 'frustração'.
Gender Agreement: Always remember: 'ele está frustrado' but 'ela está frustrada'.

A tentativa de assalto foi frustrada pela polícia.

Translation: The robbery attempt was thwarted by the police.

Using frustrado correctly requires attention to the verb it accompanies and the preposition that follows. Most commonly, it is paired with the preposition com (with) or por (because of/by). For example, 'frustrado com o trabalho' (frustrated with work). When describing a person's state, use 'estar' for temporary feelings and 'ser' for a more permanent character trait or a life condition. A 'homem frustrado' (using 'ser' implied) might be someone who is chronically unhappy with their achievements.

With 'Estar': Indicates a current, temporary feeling. 'Eu estou frustrado hoje.'
With 'Ficar': Indicates a change in state, like 'to get' or 'to become'. 'Ele ficou frustrado após a reunião.'
With 'Sentir-se': A more formal way to say 'to feel'. 'Sinto-me frustrado com os resultados.'

As crianças ficaram frustradas porque começou a chover.

Translation: The children became frustrated because it started to rain.

In grammatical terms, 'frustrado' acts as a past participle of the verb 'frustrar', but it is most frequently used as a pure adjective. When used as a past participle in passive voice, it means 'thwarted' or 'prevented'. For instance, 'O golpe foi frustrado' (The coup was thwarted). This dual nature is important for advanced learners, but at the A2 level, focusing on the emotional adjective is the priority. Always ensure the ending matches the subject: o menino frustrado, a menina frustrada, os meninos frustrados, as meninas frustradas.

Você parece frustrado com o seu novo computador.

Translation: You look frustrated with your new computer.

Não fique frustrada, vamos tentar de novo amanhã.

Translation: Don't be frustrated, we'll try again tomorrow.

Common Prepositions: 'Frustrado com' (frustrated with) is the most natural pairing for objects or situations.
Intensifiers: Use 'muito', 'bastante', or 'completamente' to add emphasis: 'completamente frustrado'.

Eles saíram do jogo muito frustrados com a derrota.

Translation: They left the game very frustrated with the defeat.

You will encounter frustrado in a wide variety of settings. In the workplace, it is the standard term used during performance reviews or casual coffee breaks to describe dissatisfaction with progress. In news broadcasts, it often appears in the context of law enforcement ('um assalto frustrado' - a foiled robbery) or political commentary ('o povo está frustrado com as promessas'). In sports, commentators use it to describe players who are having a bad day or missing easy shots. In literature and film, it's a key adjective for character development, often describing the 'anti-hero' or the misunderstood genius.

In the Office: 'O gerente está frustrado com a queda nas vendas.'
In Sports News: 'O atacante pareceu frustrado após perder o pênalti.'
In Daily Life: 'Estou frustrada porque o trânsito não anda.'

O projeto foi frustrado por falta de verbas.

Translation: The project was thwarted by lack of funds.

Social media is another place where this word thrives. Users often post about being 'frustrados' with technology, customer service, or social trends. It is a word that invites a reaction, usually sympathy or a shared complaint. In academic circles, researchers might talk about 'resultados frustrados', meaning results that didn't prove the hypothesis. In psychology, 'frustração' (the noun form) is a major topic, and you'll hear therapists use the adjective 'frustrado' to help patients identify their feelings. Understanding the ubiquity of this word helps you realize that it's not just a 'dictionary word' but a living part of the Portuguese emotional vocabulary.

Muitos jovens se sentem frustrados com o mercado de trabalho.

Translation: Many young people feel frustrated with the job market.

Ele tem um sonho frustrado de ser cantor.

Translation: He has a frustrated dream of being a singer (an unfulfilled dream).

Media Usage: Headlines often use 'frustrado' to describe failed police operations.
Psychological Context: Used to describe the state of a person unable to satisfy a drive or need.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is forgetting the gender and number agreement. Since 'frustrated' in English is invariable, learners often say 'ela está frustrado' instead of the correct frustrada. Another common error is confusing frustrado with desapontado (disappointed). While they are related, 'frustrado' implies a sense of being blocked or unable to act, whereas 'desapontado' is more about a letdown of expectations regarding someone else's behavior or a specific outcome.

Gender Mismatch: Saying 'Maria está frustrado' is a basic but common error. Correct: 'Maria está frustrada'.
Confusing with 'Irritado': 'Irritado' is pure anger/annoyance. 'Frustrado' has an element of failure or powerlessness.
Wrong Preposition: Learners sometimes use 'frustrado de' (from/of). Use 'com' (with) or 'por' (by/for).

*Errado: Ela está frustrado com o carro.

Correct: Ela está frustrada com o carro.

Additionally, avoid using 'frustrado' when you simply mean 'bored' (entediado) or 'sad' (triste). Use it specifically for situations where an effort was made but didn't yield the desired result. Another subtle mistake is the use of 'ser' vs 'estar'. If you say 'Ele é frustrado', you are suggesting he is a 'failed person' or has a permanently frustrated personality. If you say 'Ele está frustrado', you are referring to his current mood. Choosing the wrong verb can change the meaning from a temporary complaint to a harsh character judgment.

*Errado: Estou frustrado de você.

Correct: Estou frustrado com você (I'm frustrated with you).

Não confunda frustrado com desapontado.

Explanation: Disappointed is more about expectations; frustrated is more about blocked goals.

False Cognate Risk: While it's a true cognate, the intensity can vary. In Portuguese, it can feel slightly more formal than in English.
Pluralization: Remember to add the 's' for plural subjects: 'Nós estamos frustrados'.

To enrich your Portuguese, it's helpful to know words that are similar to frustrado but offer slightly different shades of meaning. Common alternatives include decepcionado, desanimado, irritado, and impotente. Each of these highlights a specific aspect of the frustration experience. For example, if the frustration leads to a loss of motivation, 'desanimado' is better. If it leads to a feeling of having no power, 'impotente' is more accurate. In professional settings, 'insatisfeito' (dissatisfied) might be a softer, more diplomatic choice.

Decepcionado: Focuses on the letdown of expectations. 'Estou decepcionado com o filme.'
Desanimado: Focuses on the loss of energy or will to continue. 'Ele está desanimado com o curso.'
Irritado: Focuses on the anger component. 'Estou irritado com esse barulho.'
Impotente: Focuses on the inability to change things. 'Sinto-me impotente diante da situação.'

Em vez de frustrado, ele parecia apenas cansado.

Translation: Instead of frustrated, he seemed just tired.

When comparing 'frustrado' and 'decepcionado', think of the cause. You are 'decepcionado' by a person's behavior, but 'frustrado' by your own inability to reach a goal despite your efforts. 'Frustrado' is often more active and intense. In slang, Brazilians might use 'bolado' to mean upset or annoyed, which can overlap with frustration in informal settings. In Portugal, 'chateado' is very common for being annoyed or upset. Knowing these synonyms helps you understand native speakers who might avoid the slightly more formal-sounding 'frustrado' in casual chat.

A sua expressão era de total desalento.

Note: Desalento (dismay/dejection) is a more literary synonym for deep frustration.

Estou insatisfeito com o serviço.

Translation: I am dissatisfied with the service (a professional alternative).

Comparison Table: Frustrado: Blocked goal. Decepcionado: Failed expectation. Irritado: Angry reaction.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The Latin root 'frustra' means 'in vain'. So, being frustrated literally means feeling that your efforts have been in vain.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /fɾuʃ.ˈtɾa.ðu/

US /fɾus.ˈtɾa.du/

The stress is on the second-to-last syllable: frus-TRA-do.

هم‌قافیه با

passado cansado complicado estado lado mercado obrigado resultado

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'r' like the English 'r' (it should be a tapped 'r').
Making the 'u' sound like 'uh' (it should be 'oo').
Pronouncing the final 'o' as a strong 'oh' (it's reduced to 'oo').
Forgetting to pronounce the 's' before the 't'.
Over-stressing the first syllable.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Easy to recognize as a cognate for English speakers.

نوشتن 2/5

Requires attention to gender and number agreement.

صحبت کردن 2/5

The 'fr' and 'str' consonant clusters can be tricky for some.

گوش دادن 1/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to spot in speech.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

triste mal estar ficar com

بعداً یاد بگیرید

decepcionado irritado frustração frustrar frustrante

پیشرفته

malogrado desalento impotência futilidade

گرامر لازم

Adjective Agreement

O plano (m) está frustrado. A ideia (f) está frustrada.

Ser vs Estar

Ele está frustrado (now). Ele é um homem frustrado (character).

Preposition 'com'

Estou frustrado com (with) você.

Past Participle as Adjective

O assalto foi frustrado (thwarted).

Pluralization of adjectives

Nós estamos frustrados (masculine plural).

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Eu estou frustrado.

I am frustrated.

Subject + estar + adjective.

Ela está frustrada.

She is frustrated.

Feminine agreement (frustrada).

Você está frustrado?

Are you frustrated?

Question form using intonation.

O menino está frustrado.

The boy is frustrated.

Masculine singular agreement.

Não estou frustrado.

I am not frustrated.

Negative 'não' before the verb.

Nós estamos frustrados.

We are frustrated.

Plural agreement (frustrados).

Elas estão frustradas.

They (fem.) are frustrated.

Feminine plural agreement.

O café está ruim, estou frustrado.

The coffee is bad, I am frustrated.

Simple compound sentence.

Estou frustrado com o meu telefone.

I'm frustrated with my phone.

Use of 'com' for 'with'.

Ela ficou frustrada com a nota.

She got frustrated with the grade.

Verb 'ficar' shows a change in state.

Eles estão frustrados com o trânsito.

They are frustrated with the traffic.

Plural agreement with 'com'.

Você parece frustrada hoje.

You look frustrated today.

Verb 'parecer' (to seem).

Ficamos frustrados porque a loja fechou.

We got frustrated because the store closed.

Using 'porque' to explain the cause.

Ele não quer ficar frustrado de novo.

He doesn't want to get frustrated again.

Infinitive 'ficar' after 'querer'.

A Maria está muito frustrada com o irmão.

Maria is very frustrated with her brother.

Intensifier 'muito'.

O time está frustrado com o resultado.

The team is frustrated with the result.

Collective noun 'time' takes singular verb/adj.

Sinto-me frustrado por não poder ajudar.

I feel frustrated for not being able to help.

Reflexive 'sentir-se' + 'por' (because of).

O plano de viagem foi frustrado pela greve.

The travel plan was thwarted by the strike.

Passive voice usage.

Ela sempre fica frustrada quando perde as chaves.

She always gets frustrated when she loses her keys.

Frequency adverb 'sempre'.

Muitos artistas morrem frustrados e pobres.

Many artists die frustrated and poor.

Adjective describing the state at death.

Estávamos frustrados, mas decidimos continuar.

We were frustrated, but we decided to continue.

Imperfect tense 'estávamos' + 'mas'.

O resultado frustrado da pesquisa nos surpreendeu.

The failed result of the research surprised us.

Adjective modifying 'resultado'.

Ele é um homem frustrado com a vida.

He is a man frustrated with life.

Using 'ser' (implied) for a permanent state.

Não se sinta frustrada, você fez o seu melhor.

Don't feel frustrated, you did your best.

Imperative negative 'não se sinta'.

A tentativa de assalto foi frustrada pela polícia local.

The robbery attempt was thwarted by the local police.

Passive voice with agent of the passive.

Sua carreira foi uma série de sonhos frustrados.

His career was a series of frustrated dreams.

Metaphorical use of 'frustrados'.

É compreensível que você esteja frustrado agora.

It's understandable that you are frustrated now.

Subjunctive 'esteja' after 'é compreensível que'.

O governo está frustrado com a falta de apoio popular.

The government is frustrated with the lack of popular support.

Institutional frustration.

Ela lida com clientes frustrados todos os dias.

She deals with frustrated customers every day.

Adjective modifying 'clientes'.

O projeto, embora bem planejado, foi frustrado.

The project, although well-planned, was thwarted.

Concessive clause 'embora'.

Ele expressou seu sentimento frustrado em um livro.

He expressed his frustrated feeling in a book.

Adjective describing a feeling.

A falta de recursos deixou a equipe frustrada.

The lack of resources left the team frustrated.

Verb 'deixar' (to leave/make someone feel).

A expectativa frustrada gerou uma onda de protestos.

The unfulfilled expectation generated a wave of protests.

Abstract noun-adjective pair.

Ele vive em um estado de frustração constante.

He lives in a state of constant frustration.

Noun form 'frustração'.

O autor descreve a alma frustrada do protagonista.

The author describes the frustrated soul of the protagonist.

Literary usage.

A negociação foi frustrada por detalhes técnicos irrelevantes.

The negotiation was thwarted by irrelevant technical details.

Nuanced cause of frustration.

Sentia-se frustrado ante a indiferença do público.

He felt frustrated in the face of the public's indifference.

Preposition 'ante' (in the face of).

A política econômica resultou em um crescimento frustrado.

The economic policy resulted in thwarted growth.

Technical/Economic context.

Não podemos permitir que o nosso futuro seja frustrado.

We cannot allow our future to be thwarted.

Passive subjunctive 'seja frustrado'.

Sua genialidade frustrada tornou-o um homem amargo.

His thwarted genius made him a bitter man.

Complex adjective placement.

A teleologia da obra revela um propósito frustrado.

The teleology of the work reveals a thwarted purpose.

Highly academic/philosophical context.

O ímpeto revolucionário viu-se frustrado pela burocracia.

The revolutionary impetus found itself thwarted by bureaucracy.

Pronominal passive 'viu-se frustrado'.

Há uma certa beleza trágica em um destino frustrado.

There is a certain tragic beauty in a thwarted destiny.

Existential/Aesthetic usage.

A dialética do desejo muitas vezes termina em um ego frustrado.

The dialectic of desire often ends in a frustrated ego.

Psychological/Philosophical discourse.

Frustrado em suas ambições, ele retirou-se para o campo.

Frustrated in his ambitions, he retired to the countryside.

Adjective used as a clause opener.

A vã tentativa de diálogo apenas serviu para deixá-los mais frustrados.

The vain attempt at dialogue only served to leave them more frustrated.

Complex sentence structure.

O projeto de lei, frustrado na última instância, causou celeuma.

The bill, thwarted at the last instance, caused an uproar.

Legal/Political terminology.

Sua vida foi um testemunho de uma vocação frustrada pela necessidade.

His life was a testimony to a vocation thwarted by necessity.

High-level narrative style.

مترادف‌ها

Decepcionado Desanimado Irritado Impotente Insatisfeito Chateado Malogrado Desalentado

متضادها

Satisfeito Realizado Contente Bem-sucedido

ترکیب‌های رایج

Estar frustrado

Ficar frustrado

Frustrado com

Sentir-se frustrado

Plano frustrado

Assalto frustrado

Sonho frustrado

Completamente frustrado

Tentativa frustrada

Expectativa frustrada

عبارات رایج

Estou frustrado com a vida.

— Expressing a general lack of fulfillment in one's existence.

Depois de tantos problemas, ele disse: 'Estou frustrado com a vida'.

Não fique frustrado.

— A way to comfort someone who is feeling upset about a failure.

Não fique frustrado, você vai conseguir na próxima vez.

Um desejo frustrado.

— A want or need that was never satisfied.

Ela tem o desejo frustrado de conhecer o mar.

Frustrado por não saber.

— Feeling annoyed due to a lack of knowledge or information.

Estou frustrado por não saber a resposta.

Sentimento frustrado.

— A specific emotion of being blocked or let down.

É um sentimento frustrado que não passa.

Projeto frustrado.

— A business or personal task that failed to complete.

O projeto frustrado custou muito dinheiro.

Esforço frustrado.

— Trying hard but failing to achieve the result.

Todo o meu esforço foi frustrado pela chuva.

Amor frustrado.

— Unrequited love or a relationship that didn't work out.

Ele escreveu poemas sobre seu amor frustrado.

Carreira frustrada.

— A professional path that didn't lead to success.

Ele teve uma carreira frustrada como ator.

Voz frustrada.

— A tone of voice that reveals annoyance and disappointment.

Ele respondeu com uma voz frustrada.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

frustrado vs Decepcionado

Decepcionado is about failed expectations; frustrado is about blocked goals.

frustrado vs Irritado

Irritado is more about anger; frustrado includes a sense of failure.

frustrado vs Desanimado

Desanimado means having no energy/motivation; frustrado is more active annoyance.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"Dar com os burros n'água"

— To fail miserably or to have one's efforts frustrated. It's a common Brazilian idiom.

Tentei vender o carro, mas dei com os burros n'água.

Informal

"Ficar a ver navios"

— To be left waiting or to be disappointed/frustrated by not getting what was expected.

Prometeram um bônus, mas ficamos a ver navios.

Informal

"Quebrar a cara"

— To fail or be frustrated after being overconfident.

Ele achou que ia ganhar fácil, mas quebrou a cara.

Slang

"Bater com o nariz na porta"

— To be frustrated by finding a place closed or being rejected.

Fui pedir um aumento e bati com o nariz na porta.

Informal

"Morrer na praia"

— To fail or be frustrated just when you are about to succeed.

Estudou tanto, mas não passou por um ponto; morreu na praia.

Informal

"Cair do cavalo"

— To be frustrated by a sudden realization or failure.

Ele achava que era o melhor, mas caiu do cavalo na prova.

Informal

"Tirar o cavalinho da chuva"

— To stop hoping for something that won't happen (to avoid frustration).

Pode tirar o cavalinho da chuva, eu não vou te emprestar dinheiro.

Informal

"Ficar no vácuo"

— To be frustrated by being ignored (especially in digital communication).

Mandei mensagem e ele me deixou no vácuo.

Slang

"Perder o rebolado"

— To lose one's composure due to a frustrating or unexpected situation.

Com a pergunta difícil, o palestrante perdeu o rebolado.

Informal

"Ver o bicho pegar"

— To witness a situation becoming very frustrating or difficult.

Quando o prazo acabar, você vai ver o bicho pegar.

Slang

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frustrado vs Fustigado

Similar sound.

Fustigado means whipped or harassed.

Ele foi fustigado pelo vento.

frustrado vs Furtado

Similar sound.

Furtado means stolen.

O carro foi furtado.

frustrado vs Frustrante

Same root.

Frustrante is the thing that causes frustration; frustrado is the person feeling it.

Este jogo é frustrante.

frustrado vs Desapontado

Similar meaning.

Almost identical to 'decepcionado', focuses on a letdown.

Estou desapontado com você.

frustrado vs Enfurecido

Related emotion.

Enfurecido is much stronger, meaning enraged.

O chefe estava enfurecido.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Eu estou [adjective].

Eu estou frustrado.

Eu estou frustrado com [noun].

Eu estou frustrado com o carro.

Eu fiquei frustrado porque [clause].

Eu fiquei frustrado porque perdi o ônibus.

O/A [noun] foi frustrado(a) por [agent].

A tentativa foi frustrada pela polícia.

[Adjective], ele [verb].

Frustrado, ele saiu da sala.

Não obstante o esforço, o resultado foi frustrado.

Sinto-me cada vez mais frustrado.

Você parece frustrada hoje.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

frustração (frustration)

frustrador (frustrater)

فعل‌ها

frustrar (to frustrate/thwart)

صفت‌ها

frustrado (frustrated)

frustrante (frustrating)

مرتبط

decepção

desânimo

falha

insucesso

impedimento

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very common in daily speech and media.

اشتباهات رایج

Eu estou frustrado (said by a woman). → Eu estou frustrada.
Women must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Estou frustrado de você. → Estou frustrado com você.
The correct preposition is 'com' (with).
O plano está frustrada. → O plano está frustrado.
'Plano' is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine.
Eu sou frustrado (meaning I'm annoyed right now). → Eu estou frustrado.
Use 'estar' for temporary feelings; 'ser' is for permanent traits.
Eles estão frustrado. → Eles estão frustrados.
The adjective must be plural to match 'eles'.

نکات

Gender Agreement

Always match the ending (-o or -a) to the person you are talking about. This is the #1 mistake for English speakers.

Use 'Ficar'

Use the verb 'ficar' to describe the moment you became frustrated: 'Eu fiquei frustrado'.

Stress the Penultimate

The 'TRA' is the loudest part of the word. Don't rush over it.

Cognate Advantage

Since it looks like 'frustrated', use it as a 'bridge word' to feel more confident in your Portuguese.

Professional Use

In meetings, it's okay to say you are 'frustrado com os atrasos' to show you care about the project.

Empathy

Sharing your frustration is a common way to bond with Portuguese speakers. Don't be afraid to express it!

Intensifiers

Pair it with 'um pouco' (a little) or 'muito' (a lot) to be more precise about your feelings.

Listen for 'sh'

In Portugal, listen for the 'sh' sound in 'frus-'. It will help you distinguish the accent.

Common Phrases

Memorize 'Estou frustrado com o trânsito'—you will definitely need it in any big Lusophone city!

Word Family

Learn 'frustrante' (frustrating) at the same time to describe situations as well as feelings.

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روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'FRUStrated' person who is 'TRADing' their happiness for a 'DO' (action) that they can't complete.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a person trying to push a heavy stone (their goal) up a hill, but the stone won't budge. That feeling is 'frustrado'.

شبکه واژگان

sentimento falha objetivo irritação trabalho trânsito expectativa plano

چالش

Try to use 'frustrado' or 'frustrada' three times today: once for a small tech issue, once for a traffic delay, and once for a learning struggle.

ریشه کلمه

From the Latin 'frustratus', which is the past participle of 'frustrare'.

معنای اصلی: To deceive, trick, or make vain.

Romance (Latin root).

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when using 'ser frustrado' as it can sound like a personal insult rather than a temporary emotional state.

English speakers use 'frustrated' very casually. In Portuguese, it carries the same weight, but the gender agreement is a hurdle for learners.

The 'Geração Frustrada' (Frustrated Generation) is a term sometimes used in Portuguese sociology to describe youth with high education but low job prospects. Many Fado songs in Portugal touch upon the themes of 'frustração' and 'saudade'. The Brazilian movie 'Cidade de Deus' depicts characters with 'sonhos frustrados' (frustrated dreams) due to their environment.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Technology issues

O site não funciona.
Estou frustrado com a internet.
Meu computador travou.
Não consigo logar.

Work/Career

Não recebi a promoção.
O projeto foi cancelado.
Estou frustrado com o chefe.
Meu trabalho é cansativo.

Learning a language

A gramática é difícil.
Não entendo os nativos.
Estou frustrada com os verbos.
Esqueci a palavra.

Traffic/Transportation

O ônibus está atrasado.
O trânsito está parado.
Estou frustrado com o metrô.
Perdi o trem.

Sports/Games

Perdemos o jogo.
Eu errei o gol.
Estou frustrado com o time.
O jogo foi difícil.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Você já se sentiu frustrado ao aprender português?"

"O que te deixa mais frustrado no trabalho?"

"Como você lida com um dia frustrado?"

"Você acha que o trânsito da cidade é frustrante?"

"Qual foi a última vez que você ficou realmente frustrada?"

موضوعات نگارش

Escreva sobre uma situação em que você se sentiu frustrado e como resolveu isso.

Quais são os seus maiores sonhos frustrados e por que eles não aconteceram?

Descreva um dia em que tudo deu errado e você ficou frustrada.

Como a frustração pode ser algo positivo para o crescimento pessoal?

Escreva uma carta para o seu 'eu' frustrado do passado.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, you must use 'frustrada' for a woman. Portuguese adjectives must agree with the gender of the person.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting. It's very versatile.

'Estar frustrado' means you feel that way right now. 'Ser frustrado' implies it is a permanent part of your personality or life status.

You say 'Estou frustrado com você' or 'Estou frustrada com você'.

Yes, in contexts like 'um plano frustrado' (a failed/foiled plan) or 'uma carreira frustrada'.

Very common. Brazilians use it frequently to express annoyance with daily life obstacles.

The most direct opposites are 'satisfeito' (satisfied) or 'realizado' (fulfilled).

It is a tapped 'r', similar to the 'tt' in the English word 'better' (American pronunciation).

Yes, but it means the object's purpose was thwarted, like 'um projeto frustrado'.

Yes, it implies irritation and a specific reason (a blocked goal), whereas 'triste' is just general sadness.

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