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Compound adjectives in Portuguese are formed by combining two or more words, typically an adverb or a noun with an adjective. These combinations create a new meaning that is distinct from the individual words. Here are some common examples:
Adverb + Adjective:
- Bem-sucedido (well-succeeded, successful)
- Mal-humorado (ill-humored, grumpy)
- Recém-chegado (newly-arrived, newcomer)
Noun + Adjective:
- Boca-aberta (mouth-open, gaping)
- Coração-partido (heart-broken, heartbroken)
- Olhos-azuis (eyes-blue, blue-eyed)
Adjective + Adjective:
- Surdo-mudo (deaf-mute, deaf and mute)
- Doce-amargo (sweet-bitter, bittersweet)
- Claro-escuro (light-dark, chiaroscuro)
Compound adjectives in Portuguese are typically hyphenated, but they can also be written as a single word or as separate words, depending on the specific adjective and its usage. The gender and number agreement follow the rules of the final component of the compound adjective.
It's important to note that some compound adjectives have become lexicalized and are treated as single words in Portuguese, such as "malsucedido" (unsuccessful) and "baixocaloria" (low-calorie).
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