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colhões — meaning in English

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English meaning

ball noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
balls noun Courage and boldness; nerve.

Senses

colhões is used for these senses in English:

ball (in the plural) Courage.
balls (uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness.

ball — full definition

noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
noun A large, formal social gathering for dancing.
verb To form or roll something into a round shape.

balls — full definition

noun Courage and boldness; nerve.
noun Nonsense (used as an exclamation or dismissal).

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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”.

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”.

Related Portuguese words

colhão saco bola novelo baile círculo bola do pé bala besteira bolas comer