Portuguese Phrase
Estou desapontado(a) com a qualidade.
Meaning
The speaker is expressing personal disappointment regarding the quality of a product, service, or any item. It conveys a polite but clear negative assessment.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving feedback, filing a complaint, or simply sharing your feelings about something that did not meet your expectations, especially in consumer or professional contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estoudesapontado(a)comaqualidade
Estar (Estou)
Use 'estar' for temporary states or feelings; it conjugates as 'estou' for 'eu'.
Adjective Agreement
The adjective 'desapontado' must match the speaker's gender: 'desapontado' (male) or 'desapontada' (female).
Preposition 'com'
When expressing disappointment about something, use the preposition 'com' (with).
Definite Article
The noun 'qualidade' takes the feminine definite article 'a' because 'qualidade' is feminine.
🗨In Conversation
Estou desapontado com a qualidade do produto que recebi.
I am disappointed with the quality of the product I received.
Lamentamos muito. Vamos providenciar a troca imediatamente.
We are very sorry. We will arrange a replacement right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Sou desapontado com a qualidade.
Use 'estar' for temporary feelings; 'ser' describes permanent traits.
Estou desapontado de a qualidade.
The preposition should be 'com' (with), not 'de' (of).
Estou desapontado(a) com a qualidade.
Make sure the adjective matches your gender: 'desapontado' (male) or 'desapontada' (female).
↔Alternatives
Fiquei insatisfeito(a) com a qualidade.
I was dissatisfied with the quality.
Não estou satisfeito(a) com a qualidade.
I am not satisfied with the quality.
A qualidade me decepcionou.
The quality disappointed me.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, it is common to voice dissatisfaction directly but politely. 'Desapontado' sounds a bit formal; many people prefer 'insatisfeito' in everyday conversation. Remember to match the adjective's gender with your own, and keep a courteous tone to avoid sounding confrontational.