brazen

[/ˈbreɪzən/]

adjective

descarado

1. showing a lack of shame; impudent or bold in a way that is considered disrespectful

She made a brazen attempt to steal the jewels in broad daylight.

Ela fez uma tentativa descarada de roubar as joias em plena luz do dia.

2. made of brass or resembling brass in color or appearance

The brazen statue stood in the town square for centuries.

A estátua de bronze ficou na praça da cidade por séculos.

3. loud and harsh in sound

The brazen trumpet fanfare announced the king's arrival.

A fanfarra de trombeta estridente anunciou a chegada do rei.

NYC Slang

brash

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descarado

most common usage for impudent or shameless behavior

Brazil

atrevido

alternative meaning bold or daring in a disrespectful way

Portugal

desavergonhado

more formal; emphasizes shamelessness

Portugal

bronze

when referring to the material brass

brazen it out

brazen face

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