mau-caráter
person of bad character, dishonest person
Advanced Noun
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Pronunciation
/ˌmaw.kɐˈɾa.tɛɾ/
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Cultural Note
Mau-caráter is a strong condemnation in Portuguese, implying fundamental moral corruption rather than a single bad act. It's commonly used in Brazil as both a noun and adjective, and suggests someone is fundamentally untrustworthy.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é um mau-caráter, não confies nele.
He's a person of bad character, don't trust him.
Só um mau-caráter faria uma coisa dessas.
Only a dishonest person would do something like that.