Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| esquisito | /is.kiˈzi.tu/ (Brazil) /es.kiˈzi.tu/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
| esquisitoide | feminine, masculine |
The term is used to describe a strange person. It can function as both a noun meaning 'weirdo' and an adjective meaning 'strange' or 'weird'.
Which one should you use?
While esquisito is the standard way to say 'weirdo' or 'strange', the form esquisitoide is a more colloquial and slightly more derogatory way to refer to someone as a 'weirdo' or 'freak'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form esquisitoide is considered more informal than esquisito. Additionally, you may hear the term doido(a) used informally to describe someone as 'crazy' or 'weird' in a friendly manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is esquisito. When using this word as an adjective to describe a female, you use the feminine form esquisita.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /is.kiˈzi.tu/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse esquisito with the English word 'exquisite'. Although they sound similar, esquisito means 'strange' or 'weird', not 'exquisite'.
Did you know?
- In some regions, esquisito can be used to describe someone who is a very picky or fussy eater rather than just a 'weirdo'.
- The Portuguese word esquisito shares the same Latin root as the English word 'exquisite', but their meanings drifted in opposite directions over centuries.
- In many parts of Brazil, if you describe a situation as esquisita, you are not just saying it is weird, but often that it is suspicious or 'fishy'.
Examples in context
- Quem é aquele esquisito?Who's that weirdo?This sentence is useful for identifying a specific person using esquisito.Tatoeba #6025824 by bill, translation #6025366 by mailohilohi
- Pare de agir feito um esquisito.Stop acting like such a weirdo.This sentence shows how to use esquisito to describe someone's behavior.Tatoeba #4270150 by jackcool, translation #4269889 by _undertoad
- Tom é esquisito.Tom is a weirdo.This sentence demonstrates using esquisito to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #5052503 by bill, translation #1558315 by Spamster
- Ele é um estranhoHe is a weirdo.
- Aquele cara é muito bizarroThat guy is really weird.
- Você é um(a) doido(a)!You are such a weirdo!
- Aquele é um cara estrambólicoThat guy is a weirdo.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are observing a man in the park.
- BeatrizOlhe para aquele esquisito no banco.Look at that weirdo on the bench.
- FelipeO que ele fez de tão estranho?What did he do that was so strange?
- BeatrizEle está falando sozinho, Felipe.He is talking to himself, Felipe.
- FelipeRealmente, ele é um esquisito.Really, he is a weirdo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weirdo” translations and entries esquisito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esquisito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
