Bad, Singular, Plural?

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Bad in Portuguese, so far I have come across Mau, Maus, and Mas, can anyone help with the difference?? Or am I being silly :grinning:

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@davidgrossart281 the word is an adjective, and it varies in gender/number according to the noun it’s qualifying:

  • Mau = masculine singular
  • MĂĄ = feminine singular
  • Maus = masculine plural
  • MĂĄs = feminine plural

So, it can be translated in all four ways :slight_smile: Introduction to Portuguese Adjectives | Practice Portuguese

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Obrigado O Joseph
Clear as day now :+1:

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Hi Joseph,

Thanks for this explanation
 how does “mal” fit into this?

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@furst.steve, that’s also a good question. It’s answered in this Learning Note: Mau vs. Mal and Bom vs. Bem | Practice Portuguese

There’s also another forum thread covering that subject: “MAU” x “MAL”–Qual Ă© a diferença? - Portuguese Questions - Practice Portuguese

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perfect, thanks!

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