No. 3,792 in Portuguese
bárbaro
"Awesome" or "cool" (slang); "barbaric" or "savage" (literal).
In a sentence
O guerreiro bárbaro lutou com coragem.
The barbarian warrior fought with bravery.
In this sentence, 'bárbaro' refers to a 'barbarian,' a historically common term used to describe a warrior from certain cultures perceived as uncivilized.
Essa ideia é bárbara!
This idea is awesome!
Here, 'bárbara' is used colloquially to express that something is great, fantastic, or admirable.
Ele acha bárbaro o compromisso com a sustentabilidade.
He finds the commitment to sustainability admirable.
In this example, 'bárbaro' describes something that is impressive or worthy of respect due to its positive qualities.
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