spoiled

• Diz-se de uma pessoa, especialmente uma criança, que sempre recebeu tudo o que quis e por isso se comporta mal ou não dá valor ao que tem; também se refere a comida que estragou ou já não está boa para consumo.

Describes a person, especially a child, who has been given everything they want and behaves badly as a result, or food that has gone bad.

1. Ruined or damagedB1formal

   Something that has been damaged, ruined, or made less valuable.

   Estragado

   • The milk was spoiled and had a sour smell.
   • The picnic was spoiled by the sudden rain.
   • His reputation was spoiled by the scandal.

   Sinônimosblemishedcontaminateddamageddecayedimpairedmarredrottenruinedtainted

   Antônimosintactpreservedprotectedundamagedunspoiled

2. OverindulgedA2informal

   A person, especially a child, who is given too much and behaves badly as a result.

   Mimado

   • The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get a toy.
   • She is so spoiled that she expects everything to be done for her.
   • Spoiled kids often have trouble sharing with others.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a qualidade, o valor ou o prazer de algo, ou de tratar alguém com excesso de mimo e indulgência.

A verb used to indicate the act of diminishing the quality, value, or enjoyment of something, or to treat someone with excessive indulgence.

verbo irregular

1. Become unusableA2formal

   To decay or go bad, especially food.

   Estragar

   • The milk spoiled after being left out overnight.
   • Don't let the fruit spoil on the counter.
   • The meat will spoil if not refrigerated properly.

   Sinônimosdecomposego badgo offperishputrefyrotsourturn

   Antônimospreserve

2. Ruin or destroyB1formal

   To damage or destroy something good or pleasant.

   Estragar

   • The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
   • He spoiled the surprise by telling everyone.
   • The accident spoiled their holiday.

   Sinônimosblemishdamagedefacedestroyimpairmarruinshatterunderminewreck

   Antônimosenhanceimprovepreserveprotect

3. Indulge excessivelyB1informal

   To treat someone too well, especially a child, so they behave badly.

   Mimar demais

   • Don't spoil the baby by giving her everything she wants.
   • Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren.
   • She spoils her dog with treats every day.

   Sinônimosbabycoddleindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamper

   Antônimoschastendisciplinehardenpunish