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rascal in Portuguese

rascal in Portuguese is pilantra, patife, canalha — rascal means a dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.

rascal in Portuguese

pilantra
noun
A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.
patife
noun
Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.
canalha
noun
Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

What does "rascal" mean?

  1. noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
    "That old rascal cheated at cards again."
  2. noun A playful, mischievous child or animal.
    "The puppy is a little rascal, always chewing shoes."

rascal in a sentence

  • That old rascal cheated at cards again.
  • The puppy is a little rascal, always chewing shoes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rascal" in Portuguese?

"rascal" in Portuguese is pilantra, patife, canalha. rascal means: A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.

How do you use "rascal" in a sentence?

Example: "That old rascal cheated at cards again." In Portuguese, "rascal" is pilantra, patife, canalha.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "rascal": pilantra, patife, canalha.

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