diarreia
/d͡ʒi.aˈʁɛj.ɐ/feminine
The English word 'diarrhea' is diarreia in Portuguese. Wiktionary also lists caganeira.
Meaning: medical condition (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diarreia | /d͡ʒi.aˈʁɛj.ɐ/ (Brazil) /d͡ʒjaˈʁɛj.ɐ/ (Brazil) |
feminine |
| caganeira | /ka.ɡaˈne(j).ɾɐ/ (Brazil) /kɐ.ɡɐˈnɐj.ɾɐ/ (Portugal) |
colloquial, feminine, vulgar |
The term refers to the medical condition of diarrhea.
Which one should you use?
diarreia is the standard medical term, whereas caganeira is a vulgar slang term used to describe the same condition.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
caganeira is considered vulgar and colloquial.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Northeastern region of Brazil, soltura is a regional variation. In Portugal, desarranjo is occasionally used to refer to the condition.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both diarreia and caganeira are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dʒi.aˈʁɛj.ɐ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term cagão is a related slang word that can refer to someone who has diarrhea, but it is also used as an insult for someone who is cowardly.
- Portuguese speakers often use the phrase estou com ('I am with') rather than 'I have' when mentioning diarreia.
- If you are in Portugal, you might hear the word desarranjo, which literally translates to a 'disarray' or 'disarrangement'.
Examples in context
- Você está com diarreia?Do you have diarrhea?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is suffering from diarreia.Tatoeba #1672225 by alexmarcelo, translation #1671646 by NurseMeeks
- Tom morreu de diarreia aguda.Tom died of explosive diarrhea.This sentence is useful for describing a cause of death related to diarreia.Tatoeba #13977688 by Castro5432, translation #13976292 by rul
- Preciso de remédio para a diarreia.I need diarrhea medicine.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for medicine for diarreia.Tatoeba #974322 by alexmarcelo, translation #436849 by lukaszpp
- Eu estou com diarreiaI have diarrhea
- Você poderia me ajudar? Estou precisando de alguma medicação para a diarreia.Could you help me? I need some medication for diarrhea.
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Example conversation
Lucas is feeling unwell at home and Juliana is checking on him.
- JulianaLucas, você está se sentindo mal?Lucas, are you feeling unwell?
- LucasSim, estou com muita diarreia.Yes, I have a lot of diarrhea.
- JulianaVocê precisa ir ao médico, querido.You need to go to the doctor, dear.
- LucasEu vou descansar um pouco primeiro.I will rest a little first.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diarrhea” translations and entries diarreia, caganeira, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
