thug in Portuguese
thug in Portuguese is bandido, capanga, facínora — thug means a violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
thug in Portuguese
bandido
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
capanga
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
facínora
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
malfeitor
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
What does "thug" mean?
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noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
"The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs."
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thug in a sentence
- The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs.
- Local thugs demanded protection money from shop owners.
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What is "thug" in Portuguese?
"thug" in Portuguese is bandido, capanga, facínora. thug means: A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
How do you use "thug" in a sentence?
Example: "The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs." In Portuguese, "thug" is bandido, capanga, facínora.
Are there other ways to say "thug" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "thug": bandido, capanga, facínora, malfeitor.
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