gajo
guy, bloke, dude
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡa.ʒu/
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Cultural Note
The quintessential European Portuguese informal word for 'guy.' The feminine form is 'gaja' (girl/woman), though 'gaja' can sometimes carry a slightly pejorative tone depending on context. Brazilians recognize this word as distinctly Portuguese and never use it. It is one of the key markers of PT-PT speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Quem é aquele gajo?
Who is that guy?
O gajo é impecável, faz tudo bem.
The bloke is impeccable, does everything well.
Essa gaja é espetacular!
That girl is spectacular!