What is 'mal' called in English?

'mal' in English is called "Poorly". Poorly refers to: De maneira ruim, insatisfatória ou inferior.

How do you pronounce 'Poorly' and 'mal'?

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What is an example sentence for Poorly in Portuguese?

English: "He performed poorly on the exam, failing to answer many questions." | Portuguese: "Ele se saiu mal no exame, deixando de responder a muitas perguntas."

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poorly Meaning in Portuguese (poorly significado em português)

mal

mal in English:poorly

IPA:maw

Phonetic:mau

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de poorly em português é mal. (De maneira ruim, insatisfatória ou inferior.)

Definitions of Poorly

1
adverb
mal
In a bad, unsatisfactory, or inferior manner.
De maneira ruim, insatisfatória ou inferior.
2
adverb
mal
In an unhealthy or unwell state; not feeling well.
Em um estado de saúde precário ou indisposto; não se sentindo bem.

Example Sentences

academic

“He performed poorly on the exam, failing to answer many questions.”

Ele se saiu mal no exame, deixando de responder a muitas perguntas.

casual

“She has been feeling poorly all week and decided to see a doctor.”

Ela tem se sentido mal a semana toda e decidiu procurar um médico.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

malmalfeitoinsuficientemente

In English:

badlyinadequatelyshoddily

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

bembemfeitosuficientemente

In English:

wellexcellentlycompetently

Inflected Word Forms

nounpoorness

nounpoverty

adjectivepoor

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

do poorlycollocation

To perform badly or unsuccessfully.

speak poorly of someoneexpression

To say negative or critical things about someone.