Today’s Portuguese Word of the Day is pior, which depending on the context can mean worse or worst.

Let’s take a look at how the word is used. Note that when used as worse, it is followed by que when making a comparison (i.e. worse than). Also note that when used as worst, a, o, as, or os (the) preceed pior.

Worse

O calor ficou ainda pior ontem. The heat got even worse yesterday.

Sentir enjoado é pior que vomitar. It’s worse to feel nauseous than to throw up.

Acho que não tem como ser pior. I don’t think there’s any way it could be worse.

Worst

Ele é o pior nadador da turma. He’s the worst swimmer in the class.

Somos os piores jogadores do time. We’re the worst players on the team.

A leite estragada é a pior coisa do mundo. Spoiled milk is the worst thing in the world.

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