A1 Collocation Neutral

Ter má sorte.

To have bad luck.

Meaning

To experience misfortune or unfavorable outcomes.

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Cultural Background

In Brazil, 'azar' is much more common than 'má sorte'. Both 'má sorte' and 'azar' are used interchangeably.

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Use 'azar' in Brazil

If you are in Brazil, 'azar' will sound more natural to locals.

Meaning

To experience misfortune or unfavorable outcomes.

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Use 'azar' in Brazil

If you are in Brazil, 'azar' will sound more natural to locals.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Eu ______ má sorte hoje.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tenho

The subject 'Eu' requires the first-person conjugation 'tenho'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Eu ______ má sorte hoje.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tenho

The subject 'Eu' requires the first-person conjugation 'tenho'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is better to avoid it. Focus on what you learned instead of blaming luck.

Related Phrases

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Dar azar

synonym

To bring bad luck

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