pegar ar

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “to take air”, or more loosely translated as “to take a breath”.

Verb

pegar ar (first-person singular present pego ar, first-person singular preterite peguei ar, past participle pegado ar)

1. (Brazil, colloquial, idiomatic) to become irritated

   Synonyms: ficar puto, irritar-se

Further reading

• “pegar ar”, in Dicionário inFormal (in Portuguese), 2006–2025