impróprio

See also: improprio

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin improprius (“improper”), from in- (“not”) + proprius (“proper”).

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾi.u/ [ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾi.o/ [ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾjo/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾi.u/, (faster pronunciation) /ĩˈpɾɔ.pɾju/

Adjective

impróprio (feminine imprópria, masculine plural impróprios, feminine plural impróprias)

  1. improper; inadequate (unsuitable to needs or circumstances)
    Synonyms: descabido, inapropriado, inapto
    Antonyms: próprio, adequado, apto
  2. improper; indecent
    Synonyms: indecente, indecoroso
    Antonyms: decente, recatado
  3. inconvenient
    Synonyms: inconveniente, inoportuno
    Antonyms: oportuno, conveniente
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