What is the Portuguese word for "contempt"?

Learn how to say "contempt" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

contempt

Portuguese

menosprezo

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Examples of how to use "contempt" in Portuguese

English
His contempt for me is evident.
Portuguese
Seu menosprezo por mim é evidente.
English
She felt contempt in his response.
Portuguese
Ela sentiu menosprezo na resposta dele.
English
His contempt made me sad.
Portuguese
O menosprezo dele me deixou triste.
English
Don't accept disrespect in the workplace.
Portuguese
Não aceite menosprezo no ambiente de trabalho.
English
Contempt reveals a lack of empathy.
Portuguese
Menosprezo revela falta de empatia.
English
I responded calmly to the gratuitous disrespect.
Portuguese
Respondi com calma ao menosprezo gratuito.

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His contempt for me is evident.

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