brabo

tough, fierce

b ɾ a b u

adjective Rare #39,116

tough, fierce Informal Brazilian variant of “bravo”; can describe someone or something difficult, intense, or aggressive.

PO: Esse cachorro é brabo, mas muito carinhoso.

EN: That dog is fierce, but very affectionate.

Oh, how I love an angry man!

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

He's a badass.

— Bacurau (2019)

Oh, how I love a fierce man!

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

I don't blame Tom for being angry.

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