bombardeiro
1. A military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
The bomber flew over enemy territory at dawn.
O bombardeiro sobrevoou o território inimigo ao amanhecer.
2. A person who plants or detonates bombs
The bomber was arrested before carrying out the attack.
O terrorista foi preso antes de executar o ataque.
3. A casual short jacket, typically with elastic cuffs and waistband
She wore a black bomber jacket over her dress.
Ela usava uma jaqueta bomber preta sobre seu vestido.
In Brazil, 'bomber jacket' (jaqueta bomber) became a major fashion trend in the 2010s, particularly among urban youth in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The military/aviation term 'bombardeiro' is formal and educational. In the USA, bomber jackets reference WWII aviator culture and remain a classic fashion staple. The term 'bomber' for someone who plants bombs is serious criminal/security terminology.
NYC Slang
bomb-maker, explosives guy
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