deadbeat in Portuguese

deadbeat in Portuguese is aproveitador, parasita, vagabundo — deadbeat means a person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.

deadbeat in Portuguese

aproveitador

noun

(pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.

parasita

noun

(pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.

vagabundo

noun

(pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.

What does "deadbeat" mean?

noun A person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.
"He was branded a deadbeat after skipping town owing three months' rent."
adj Failing to meet financial or family obligations.
"The court chased down deadbeat parents for unpaid child support."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

deadbeat in a sentence

He was branded a deadbeat after skipping town owing three months' rent.
She refused to let her ex become a deadbeat dad.
The court chased down deadbeat parents for unpaid child support.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deadbeat" in Portuguese?

"deadbeat" in Portuguese is aproveitador, parasita, vagabundo. deadbeat means: A person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.

How do you use "deadbeat" in a sentence?

Example: "He was branded a deadbeat after skipping town owing three months' rent." In Portuguese, "deadbeat" is aproveitador, parasita, vagabundo.

Are there other ways to say "deadbeat" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "deadbeat": aproveitador, parasita, vagabundo.

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