prude in Portuguese

prude in Portuguese is pudico, puritana, puritano — prude means someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.

prude in Portuguese

pudico

noun

A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

puritana

noun

A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

puritano

noun

A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

What does "prude" mean?

noun Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
"If you didn't go for Lila you're some kind of prissy old prude. If you did go for her you were some kind of dirty old man."
adj Prudish; excessively modest or easily scandalized.
"She gave a prude little laugh at the joke."

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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”.

prude in a sentence

If you didn't go for Lila you're some kind of prissy old prude. If you did go for her you were some kind of dirty old man.
Don't be such a prude — it's just a swimsuit.
She gave a prude little laugh at the joke.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prude" in Portuguese?

"prude" in Portuguese is pudico, puritana, puritano. prude means: Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.

How do you use "prude" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't be such a prude — it's just a swimsuit." In Portuguese, "prude" is pudico, puritana, puritano.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "prude": pudico, puritana, puritano.

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