ruim

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for ruimwith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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hoo-EEN

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/ʁuˈĩ/

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What does “ruim” mean?

Definitions of “ruim” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

badAdjective

O filme foi ruim.

The movie was bad.

Sleeping little is bad for your health.

The weather turned bad in the afternoon.