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caprichoso

[kah-pree-KHO-zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: caprichosos
capricious, whimsical, fussy
1. Prone to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable
The weather has been quite capricious this season.
O clima tem sido bastante caprichoso nesta estação.
2. Overly particular about details; fussy or finicky
He is a caprichoso eater who refuses most vegetables.
Ele é um comedor caprichoso que recusa a maioria dos vegetais.
3. Artfully or ingeniously elaborate; showing fancy or whimsy in design
The architect designed a caprichoso baroque building.
O arquiteto projetou um edifício barroco caprichoso.
NYC Slang
picky, moody, or fickle
Synonyms
caprichudovolúvelinconstanteexigenterebuscado
Antonyms
constanteprevisívelflexívelacomodado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caprichoso
Standard usage, commonly used to describe both moody people and picky eaters
Rio de Janeiro
caprichoso
Common colloquial usage, often describing someone who is demanding or particular
São Paulo
caprichoso
Standard usage, frequently used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
caprichoso
Used similarly to Brazil, though slightly more formal in tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser caprichoso com algo - to be particular/fussy about something
humor caprichoso - capricious mood or whim
gosto caprichoso - refined or particular taste
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