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infeliz info.

Tips to remember:
• Notice that “infeliz” combines the negation prefix “in-” (meaning “not”) with “feliz” (meaning “happy”). This makes it easier to recall that “infeliz” means “not happy.”
• Picture a happy face and then imagine it being crossed out: that’s “infeliz.”

Explanations:
• “Infeliz” is an adjective used to describe someone who is sad, unhappy, or unfortunate. It can be applied both to emotions and to situations or outcomes.
• The word stems from Latin, where the prefix “in-” negates the word “feliz,” reinforcing its meaning as “without happiness.”

Other words with similar meanings:
• Descontente – dissatisfied or discontent.
• Triste – sad.
• Melancólico – melancholy (depending on the context).

Alternate meanings/slang:
• In some contexts, “infeliz” is used pejoratively to refer to a person whose actions or presence causes misfortune or annoyance. For example, someone might call another “um infeliz” to express disdain.
• It can also be used to describe unfortunate events or mishaps.

Example sentences:
• Ele está infeliz com os resultados do exame.
 Translation: He is unhappy with the exam results.
• A vida dela se tornou infeliz após as más notícias.
 Translation: Her life became unhappy after the bad news.
• Não seja infeliz – sempre há uma oportunidade para mudar.
 Translation: Don’t be unhappy – there is always a chance to change.
• Alguns dizem que aquele lugar é amaldiçoado e infeliz.
 Translation: Some say that place is cursed and unlucky.

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