jeitinho brasileiro
the Brazilian way (of bending rules creatively)
Pronunciation
/ʒej.ˈtʃi.ɲu bɾa.zi.ˈlej.ɾu/
Cultural Note
A culturally loaded concept referring to the Brazilian talent for finding creative, often informal, workarounds to bureaucratic or social obstacles. It can be seen positively (resourcefulness, flexibility) or negatively (corruption, rule-breaking). The concept is deeply debated in Brazilian sociology and is considered central to understanding Brazilian social dynamics.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele resolveu o problema com o jeitinho brasileiro.
He solved the problem with the Brazilian knack for improvisation.
O jeitinho brasileiro sempre dá um jeito.
The Brazilian way always finds a solution.
Alguns acham o jeitinho criativo, outros o consideram antiético.
Some find the jeitinho creative, others consider it unethical.