Portuguese Word · Beginner
mau
a bad person
Pronunciation: /ˈmaw/
Meaning
a bad person
Example
Junta-te aos bons e serás melhor que eles; junta-te aos maus e serás pior que eles.
Hang out with good people and you'll be better than them; hang out with bad people and you'll be worse than them.
Practice tips
- Practice mau out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for beginner-level learners.