Signification
To have a sullen or displeased expression, indicating bad mood.
Contexte culturel
In Brazil, this is often used to describe someone who is 'fechado' (closed off) in a social setting.
Use with 'Estar'
Always use 'estar' because it is a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.
Signification
To have a sullen or displeased expression, indicating bad mood.
Use with 'Estar'
Always use 'estar' because it is a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Ele está ______, acho que não gostou da notícia.
The context implies he is unhappy, so 'cara amarrada' is the correct idiom.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesEle está ______, acho que não gostou da notícia.
The context implies he is unhappy, so 'cara amarrada' is the correct idiom.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it is very common to say a child is 'com a cara amarrada' when they are sulking.
Expressions liées
Estar de cara fechada
synonymTo have a closed face
