Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
passar mal
to feel sick, to get sick, to feel unwell
Pronunciation: /paˈsa(ʁ) ˈmaw/
Meaning
to feel sick, to get sick, to feel unwell
Example
Ela comeu algo estragado e passou mal.
She ate something spoiled and felt sick.
Practice tips
- Practice passar mal 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.