estou chapado
/isˈto(w) ʃaˈpa.du/word by word
The English phrase "I am high" is translated into Portuguese as estou chapado when referring to being under the influence of drugs.
estou chapado is used specifically to state that a person is under the influence of drugs. While it describes a state of being stoned or high, it can be considered vulgar depending on the specific context in which it is used.
Which one should you use?
Use estou chapado to describe being under the influence of drugs. Do not use estou alto, as that phrase literally means "I am high up" in terms of physical altitude.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
estou chapado is a slang expression and should not be used in formal settings. For a formal way to say "I am under the influence of substances", you can use Eu estou sob influência de substâncias. In colloquial speech, Estou doidão/doidona can be used to say "I am very high".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender of the speaker: use estou chapado if the speaker is male and estou chapada if the speaker is female.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /isˈto(w) ʃaˈpa.du/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root verb chapar originally meant to 'hit' or 'strike' something, such as a nail or a surface. This connection to a sudden impact is likely how the term evolved to describe the sudden, intense sensation of being high.
- The verb estou is used instead of sou because being high is a temporary state. Using sou chapado would erroneously imply that being high is a permanent part of a person's identity.
- While estou chapado refers to drugs, the same word chapado can be used to describe someone who is completely out of touch with reality or acting foolishly, even if they are sober.
Examples in context
- Estou chapado de alegria depois daquela festa incrível!I am high on happiness after that amazing party!
Example conversation
Two friends are hanging out at a house party.
- LucasJuliana, eu estou chapado.Juliana, I am high.
- JulianaDá para ver, Lucas!I can tell, Lucas!
- LucasTudo parece engraçado agora.Everything seems funny now.
- JulianaBebe um pouco de água.Drink some water.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (estou, chapado) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chapado, estou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
