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pão-duro — meaning in English

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English meaning

miserly adj Unwilling to spend money even when it would be reasonable to.
stingy adj Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.

Senses

pão-duro is used for these senses in English:

miserly Like a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.
stingy Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.

stingy — full definition

adj Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
adj Meager or insufficient in amount.

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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”.

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