delirante
/de.liˈɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/masculine
The English phrase "delusional" is translated into Portuguese as delirante.
Delirante is used to describe someone suffering from delusions. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is wild, frenzied or delirious, such as a delirante crowd.
Meaning: suffering from or characterized by delusions (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the term alucinado is used to refer to someone who is delusional.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form delirante is used for both masculine and feminine nouns and adjectives because it ends in -e.
How do you pronounce it?
/de.liˈɾɐ̃.tʃi/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term alucinado is often used as a synonym for 'fast' or 'reckless' when describing a driver, implying they are driving as if in a delusional state.
- In poetic Portuguese, the idea of being 'delusional' is often linked to the word quimera, referring to a 'chimera' or an impossible dream.
- The word alucinado, mentioned as a synonym in Portugal, can also be used to describe someone who is extremely enthusiastic or 'crazy' about a specific hobby, such as being 'crazy' about football.
Examples in context
- Tom diz que eu sou delirante.Tom says I'm delusional.This sentence shows how to use delirante to describe a person.Tatoeba #8029872 by Ricardo14, translation #6272639 by CK
- A insensatez e o desapreço pela vida elegem potentados delirantes.Foolishness and disregard for life elect delusional potentates.This sentence uses delirante to describe potentates.Tatoeba #13416954 by carlosalberto, translation #13416976 by carlosalberto
- Ele está delirante em acreditar nissoHe is delusional to believe that.
- Ela está iludida com essa ideiaShe is delusional about that idea.
- Ele está completamente alienado da realidadeHe is completely delusional.
- Você está maluco se acredita nissoYou are delusional if you believe that.
- Ele está alucinado com aquela ideiaHe is delusional about that idea.
- Ele está num estado delirante.He is in a delusional state.
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are discussing a friend's unrealistic plan.
- LucasEle acha que vai ganhar a loteria amanhã.He thinks he is going to win the lottery tomorrow.
- CamilaIsso é absurdo, ele está delirante.That is absurd, he is delusional.
- LucasEu tentei avisar, mas ele não ouve.I tried to warn him, but he doesn't listen.
- CamilaNão adianta conversar com alguém assim.It's no use talking to someone like that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delusional” translations and entries delirante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
