zangar

Senses

1. 1.

   to anger, to make angry

   to cause someone to become irritated or upset

2. 2.

   to get angry, to become upset

   to feel or express anger (used reflexively: zangar-se)

Examples

• "Não quero zangar minha mãe chegando tarde em casa."

  I don't want to anger my mother by arriving home late.

• "Ele se zangou comigo por causa daquele comentário."

  He got angry with me because of that comment.

• "Por que você está zangada? Fiz algo errado?"

  Why are you angry? Did I do something wrong?

Usage

Most commonly used in the reflexive form "zangar-se" (to get angry). Often followed by "com" (with someone) or "por causa de" (because of something). Slightly more formal than "ficar bravo/brava" but less intense than "enfurecer-se."