TDAH
/ˌteˌde.a.aˈɡa/masculine
In Portuguese, ADHD is translated as TDAH.
Meaning: the abbreviation ADHD (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation TDAH stands for Transtorno do Défice de Atenção com Hiperatividade.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, the abbreviation is preceded by the masculine article 'o' when referring to the disorder.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌteˌde.a.aˈɡa/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fifth syllable.
Did you know?
- While TDAH is the official term, Brazilians often use the slang term estourado or ligado no 220 to describe someone acting with the hyperactivity associated with the condition.
- The word transtorno in TDAH shares a root with the English word 'turn', originating from the Latin 'tornare' to describe a turning or overturning of a state.
- The term transtorno is used to describe a clinical condition, but in common Brazilian Portuguese, it can also be used colloquially to mean 'trouble' or 'mess'.
Examples in context
- Eu tenho TDAH.I have ADHD.This sentence is useful for stating that you have the condition using TDAH.Tatoeba #11121252 by bill, translation #11120265 by shekitten
- João foi diagnosticado com Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade. Ele requer um plano de tratamento adequado.João has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. He requires an appropriate treatment plan.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are talking about a medical appointment.
- BeatrizO médico confirmou que você tem TDAH?Did the doctor confirm that you have ADHD?
- FelipeSim, ele disse que é TDAH.Yes, he said it is ADHD.
- BeatrizVocê vai começar o tratamento agora?Are you going to start the treatment now?
- FelipeSim, vou seguir as recomendações para o TDAH.Yes, I will follow the recommendations for ADHD.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adhd” translations and entries TDAH, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
