pantaleão

This is the 7638th most frequent Portuguese word.


pantaleão

"Pantaleão" is a character archetype from commedia dell'arte, often representing an old, wealthy, and boastful merchant.


In this sentence, 'Pantaleão' refers to a proper noun, specifically a character's name.

Pantaleão foi o personagem principal da peça teatral.

Pantaleão was the main character of the theatrical play.


Here, 'Pantaleão' is used metaphorically, likely referring to a stereotype linked to individuals named Pantaleão, such as being greedy.

Ele é tão ganancioso, parece um verdadeiro Pantaleão!

He is so greedy, he looks like a true Pantaleão!


In this case, 'Pantaleão' is used as the name of a business, demonstrating how such proper nouns can become identifiers for other entities.

O restaurante, chamado Pantaleão, oferece pratos deliciosos.

The restaurant, named Pantaleão, offers delicious dishes.