What is the Portuguese word for "illiterate"?

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

English

illiterate

Portuguese

analfabeto

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Examples of how to use "illiterate" in Portuguese

English
An illiterate person cannot read or write.
Portuguese
Uma pessoa analfabeta não consegue ler nem escrever.
English
Many older villagers remain illiterate and need help.
Portuguese
Muitos idosos moradores da vila continuam analfabetos e precisam de ajuda.
English
She felt embarrassed to be called illiterate yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela se sentiu envergonhada por ter sido chamada de analfabeta ontem.
English
The program taught illiterate adults basic reading skills.
Portuguese
O programa ensinou adultos analfabetos habilidades básicas de leitura.
English
He admitted he was illiterate but wanted to learn.
Portuguese
Ele admitiu que era analfabeto, mas queria aprender.
English
Volunteers teach illiterate people to read and write.
Portuguese
Voluntários ensinam pessoas analfabetas a ler e escrever.

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An illiterate person cannot read or write.

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