roberto

This is the 7925th most frequent Portuguese word.


roberto

"Roberto" is a male given name, equivalent to "Robert" in English.


Here, 'roberto' denotes someone behaving in a klutzy or unskilled manner, used metaphorically.

Você se comportou feito um roberto na reunião.

You behaved clumsily in the meeting.


Here, 'Roberto' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.

Roberto é meu amigo há muitos anos.

Roberto has been my friend for many years.


In this sentence, 'roberto' refers colloquially to a scarecrow, showcasing regional usage of the term.

Ela estava ao lado de um roberto no jardim.

She was beside a scarecrow in the garden.