brutal
/bɾuˈtaw/
The Portuguese word for "brutal" is brutal.
brutal is an adjective used to describe something that is savagely violent. You can also use the adverbial form brutalmente to mean "brutally".
Meaning: savagely violent (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective brutal is invariable in gender, so it remains the same whether the noun it modifies is masculine or feminine. To make the word plural, use brutais. For actions, you may also use the adverb violentamente to mean "violently".
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾuˈtaw/
Did you know?
- In casual Brazilian Portuguese, brutal is often used as a slang term for something impressive, huge or amazing, similar to the English 'insane'.
- When a Portuguese speaker describes um volume brutal, they are typically referring to the sheer size or quantity of something rather than its cruelty.
- In Portuguese, brutal can be used to describe someone who is overly blunt or honest in a way that ignores social etiquette.
Examples in context
- Leila não consegue lembrar o brutal ataque.Layla can't remember the brutal assault.This sentence shows how to use brutal to describe an assault.Tatoeba #6104160 by carlosalberto, translation #6103779 by OsoHombre
- O ser humano é admirável, genial e encantador, mas é também abominável, brutal e assustador.Human beings are admirable, brilliant, and enchanting, but they are also abominable, brutal, and terrifying.This sentence uses brutal to describe a person's nature alongside other adjectives.Tatoeba #13860585 by carlosalberto, translation #13860599 by carlosalberto
- Este fetichismo da maioria parlamentar representa um repúdio brutal, não só da ditadura do proletariado, mas também do marxismo e da revolução em geral.This fetishism of the parliamentary majority represents a brutal repudiation, not only of the dictatorship of the proletariat, but of Marxism and of the revolution altogether.This sentence uses brutal to describe a repudiation.Tatoeba #11678577 by Cangarejo, translation #11678576 by Cangarejo
- O ditador demonstrou um poder impiedosoThe dictator showed brutal power
- O crime foi violentoThe crime was brutal
- Foi um acidente pesadoIt was a brutal accident
- O jogo foi uma barra pesadaThe game was brutal
- Que filme cruel! O final foi brutalWhat a cruel movie! The ending was brutal
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are discussing a news report about a conflict.
- LucasVocê viu as notícias sobre a guerra?Did you see the news about the war?
- MarianaSim, foi um ataque brutal contra civis.Yes, it was a brutal attack against civilians.
- LucasÉ difícil acreditar que isso aconteça.It's hard to believe that this happens.
- MarianaInfelizmente, o mundo ainda é muito brutal.Unfortunately, the world is still very brutal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brutal” translations and entries brutal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
