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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
noun
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
capanga
noun
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
facínora
noun
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
malfeitor
noun
A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.

What does "thug" mean?

  1. noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
    "The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs."

thug in a sentence

  • The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs.
  • Local thugs demanded protection money from shop owners.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

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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