curls; bunches; clusters
1. Ringlets or coils of hair, typically curly strands
She had beautiful golden curls that fell down her back.
Ela tinha lindos cachos dourados que caíam pelas suas costas.
2. A bunch or cluster of fruits or flowers, especially grapes
The vineyard produced large bunches of grapes this season.
A vinha produziu grandes cachos de uva nesta estação.
3. A group or collection of similar items held together
A bunch of keys hung from his belt.
Um cacho de chaves pendia do seu cinto.
In Brazilian culture, 'cachos' is commonly used to describe natural or styled curly hair, which is part of the diverse beauty standards celebrated in Brazil. The term is also frequently used in markets and grocery shopping when referring to bunches of fruits like grapes, bananas, or other clustered produce. The word carries positive connotations when referring to natural curly hair, reflecting the cultural appreciation for diverse hair textures in Brazilian society.
Related Idioms & Phrases
soltar os cachos (to let loose; to relax)
puxar o cacho (to pull someone's leg; to tease)
cacho de banana (a bunch of bananas)
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