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burro

[ˈbu.ʁu]
nounmasculinepl: burros
donkey
1. A domesticated equine animal, smaller than a horse, known for being stubborn
The farmer used a burro to carry supplies up the mountain.
O fazendeiro usou um burro para carregar suprimentos pela montanha.
2. A stupid or obstinate person (derogatory slang)
Don't be such a burro and listen to what I'm saying.
Não seja tão burro e escute o que estou dizendo.
NYC Slang
jackass, stubborn mule
Synonyms
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Regional Variations

General Brazilian
burro
Common term for donkey; also used as slang for stupid person
Portugal
burro
Standard term; less commonly used in slang as insult
Spain/Spanish-speaking
burro
Primary term for donkey in Spanish

Related Idioms & Phrases

trabalhar como um burro (to work like a donkey - work very hard)
teimoso como um burro (stubborn as a donkey)
carga de burro (a heavy burden)
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