Portuguese Phrase
Tô muito irritado(a)!
Meaning
This is a common, informal way to express that you are feeling frustrated or angry. The word 'tô' is a colloquial contraction of 'estou' (I am), which reflects a temporary state of being rather than a permanent personality trait.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings when something has upset you, such as bad traffic, a difficult task, or someone's behavior. It is perfect for talking to friends or family about your current mood.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tômuitoirritado(a)
Tô (Contraction)
A short form of 'estou' used in 99% of spoken Brazilian Portuguese to indicate a current state.
Gender Agreement
Adjectives ending in -o change to -a if the person speaking identifies as female.
🗨In Conversation
O que aconteceu? Você parece estressado.
What happened? You look stressed.
Tô muito irritado! O computador quebrou de novo.
I'm very annoyed! The computer broke again.
✕Common Mistakes
Sou muito irritado.
Use 'estar' (or 'tô') for temporary feelings; 'ser' implies you are an angry person by nature.
Tô muito irritante.
Irritante means 'annoying' (the cause), while irritado means 'annoyed' (the feeling).
↔Alternatives
Estou com raiva.
I am angry.
Tô bravo!
I'm mad!
Tô chateado.
I'm upset/annoyed.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the contraction 'tô' is used almost exclusively in spoken language instead of the formal 'estou'. Remember to match the ending to your gender: men say 'irritado' and women say 'irritada'.