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beligerante
[bə.li.ʒə.ˈɾɐ̃.tə]
adjective/noun
masculine/feminine
pl: beligerantes
belligerent
1.
Engaged in war or conflict; actively fighting
The belligerent nations signed a peace treaty.
As nações beligerantes assinaram um tratado de paz.
2.
Hostile, aggressive, or combative in manner or attitude
He took a belligerent tone during the argument.
Ele assumiu um tom beligerante durante a discussão.
3.
A nation or party engaged in war
Both belligerents agreed to a ceasefire.
Ambos os beligerantes concordaram com um cessar-fogo.
Synonyms
agressivo
hostil
combativo
guerreiro
belicoso
Antonyms
pacífico
amigável
dócil
pacienzudo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
beligerante
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
beligerante
Standard usage; also accepts 'beligerador' in archaic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar em postura beligerante
tom beligerante
potências beligerantes
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