yokel in Portuguese
yokel in Portuguese is caipira, campónio, labrego — yokel means an unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
yokel in Portuguese
caipira
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
campónio
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
labrego
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
saloio
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
What does "yokel" mean?
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noun An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
"They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels."
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yokel in a sentence
- They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels.
- The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks.
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What is "yokel" in Portuguese?
"yokel" in Portuguese is caipira, campónio, labrego. yokel means: An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
How do you use "yokel" in a sentence?
Example: "The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks." In Portuguese, "yokel" is caipira, campónio, labrego.
Are there other ways to say "yokel" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "yokel": caipira, campónio, labrego, saloio.
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