cara
dude, guy, man
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈka.ɾɐ/
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Cultural Note
Literally means 'face,' but in Brazilian slang it is one of the most common ways to refer to or address someone, like 'dude' or 'guy' in English. Used as both a vocative ('Cara, olha isso!') and a noun ('aquele cara'). Extremely informal. In Portugal, 'gajo' fills a similar role.
📝 Example Sentences
Cara, essa comida tá incrível!
Dude, this food is incredible!
Aquele cara ali é meu vizinho.
That guy over there is my neighbor.
Cara, para de brincadeira!
Dude, stop messing around!