No. 1,790 in Portuguese
inferior
Lower in quality, rank, or position.
In a sentence
O nível da água está muito inferior ao esperado.
The water level is much lower than expected.
Here, 'inferior' is used to describe something that is below or less in quantity or degree.
O produto tinha qualidade inferior ao padrão exigido.
The product had a quality inferior to the required standard.
In this sentence, 'inferior' describes something less in quality or standard, indicating inadequacy or subpar nature.
Ele acredita que é tratado de maneira inferior aos colegas.
He believes he is treated in a way inferior to his colleagues.
Here 'inferior' is used to compare treatment, indicating a manner that is considered lesser or worse in quality or value.
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