noun/adjectivepl: standups
comédia de stand-up; apresentação de stand-up
1. A form of comedy performance where a comedian performs alone on stage, typically speaking directly to the audience
He performed a hilarious standup routine at the comedy club.
Ele apresentou um roteiro de stand-up hilariante na boate de comédia.
2. A comedian who performs standup comedy
She is a talented standup comedian.
Ela é uma talentosa comediante de stand-up.
3. A daily team meeting held while standing to keep it brief (in business/tech contexts)
We have a standup meeting every morning at 9 AM.
Temos uma reunião de stand-up diariamente às 9 da manhã.
4. Adjective: (of a person) honest, reliable, or trustworthy
He's a standup guy who always keeps his promises.
Ele é um cara íntegro que sempre cumpre suas promessas.
Standup comedy has become increasingly popular in Brazil over the past decade, with major cities hosting comedy clubs and festivals. The English term 'stand-up' is widely adopted in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In tech/business settings, 'standup meeting' is commonly used as an English loanword in Portuguese-speaking companies. The phrase 'standup guy' is universally understood as a compliment referring to someone's integrity and reliability.
NYC Slang
standup (used identically); 'stand-up guy' = reliable, honest person
Related Idioms & Phrases
standup guy/gal (a reliable and honest person)
do standup (to perform standup comedy)
standup routine (a comedian's prepared performance)
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