intolerável

Intolerável is a Portuguese adjective meaning unbearable or insufferable, and, in many contexts, intolerant in the sense of something that cannot be endured. The word is formed with the prefix in- attached to tolerável, which itself comes from Latin tolerabilis "able to be endured." The form is invariable for gender: intolerável in both masculine and feminine singular, and intoleráveis in the plural.

It is used to describe conditions, situations, or behaviors that cannot be borne or tolerated. Examples include barulho intolerável (unbearable noise), condições de trabalho intoleráveis (intolerable working conditions), and um comentário intolerável (an intolerable comment). It can convey moral or ethical condemnation when actions or practices are deemed unacceptable or offensive.

Intolerável differs from intolerante: the latter refers to a person who refuses to accept differing opinions or beliefs, whereas intolerável refers to something that cannot be tolerated. The related noun is intolerância, and the opposite adjective is tolerável. The adverb form is intoleravelmente, used to describe actions done in an intolerable manner.

In usage, intolerável is common in both European and Brazilian Portuguese, and it appears across formal and informal registers. It is often employed for emphasis when describing extreme dissatisfaction, discomfort, or ethical judgment.