Peeling, burned, foggy, and wrinkled: what do they mean in Portuguese?

These words are very common in everyday life, especially when we talk about daily situations, objects, or parts of the body. If you are learning Portuguese as a beginner, understanding these expressions will help you describe common situations naturally.

Let’s see how to say these everyday English words in Portuguese, with clear and simple translations.

The wall is peeling.  (A parede está descascando.)

The light bulb is burned out. (A lâmpada está queimada.)

The mirror is foggy. (O espelho está embaçado.)

The fingers are wrinkled.  (Os dedos estão enrugados.)

💡 Tip for beginners:
In Portuguese, we often use “estar + adjective” to describe temporary states, just like in these examples.